Tag Archives: Aroma
Grape Highlight: Torrontes
If you are a fan of unoaked white wines (Gewürztraminer and Riesling) it is time that you make yourself well acquainted with Torrontes. It is quickly becoming known as the “White Grape of Argentina” and Malbec’s counterpart. It is currently only found in Argentina, but I am certain that once this grape hits it will [...]
Full StoryStaying Thin by Engineering Food?
In a paper published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers suggest food products can be designed to release aromatic food molecules for the purpose of discouraging overeating. The researchers hypothesize that since the sense of satiety come from smells and taste, manipulating aromas when food is chewed may send “full” signals from [...]
Full StoryTop 10 Christmas Recipes
What would the holidays be without the aroma of fresh baked Christmas treats wafting through every room in the house? We’ve selected ten (actually 11, one extra for good luck) special recipes from our FriendsEat community of foodies to add warmth and good cheer to your holiday season.
Scandinavian Spiced Christmas Cake with Applesauce Filling – [...]
Top Tips for Novices from Professional Chefs
Seems like nowadays everyone wants to be a Chef instead of a rock star. It’s not all glitz and glitter. Most successful chefs have made their rounds washing dishes, peeling potatoes, working super long nights and standing all day. It takes more than desire and talent in the kitchen to make it in the culinary [...]
Full StoryMcDonald’s Has Starbucks On The Run
McDonald’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, and 7-Eleven have got Starbucks on the run. The current recession has cash-strapped consumers thinking twice about waiting in line for an $8 dollar cup of coffee. To capture lost market share, Starbucks’ new policy is to grind beans each time a new pot is brewed instead of grinding coffee only in [...]
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