Agave Might Just Be the Next Big Biofuel
It seems like the search for alternative biofuels has been going on for years. I remember people talking about using grease and all kinds of other products over the past 15 years. Well, here’s a new one you can now throw into the ring: agave. That’s right, the plant is being touted by scientists in...
Making Homemade Yeast Just Got Super Funny Thanks to Twitter
Recently, Sudeep Agarwala, a yeast geneticist, realized due to all our fervent baking, yeast was following in the footsteps of disinfectant and toilet paper. In other words, yeast is now hard to find on the shelves. Rather than be part of the problem by whining and pointing fingers at non-bakers (hi) trying their hand for...
Want to Learn How to Make Pasta? An 84-Year-Old Italian Grandma Has Got You Covered!
What’s more delicious than fresh, home-made pasta? Where many of us didn’t have time to cook something from scratch in the past, many are now signing up for online courses, watching tutorials, and dusting off old recipe books. But nothing is better than creating an authentic dish by following directions from a seasoned chef. With...
Internet Detective Uncovers the True Origin of the Name ‘Triscuit’
Triscuits are a solidly average cracker; aside from their unique texture, there’s nothing too special about them. That’s what makes it all the more surprising that Triscuits were the subject of a riveting Twitter thread involving electricity. Twitter user Sage Boggs’ thread on the subject became so popular that he changed his bio to “Triscuit guy.” Sage’s...
Mountain Dew and Doritos: A Snack Marriage Made in Heaven
When it comes to snack combinations, you can’t go wrong with soda and chips. The sugary, bubbly goodness of your favorite soft drink helps melt away the crunchy, spicy satisfaction from your favorite-flavored chips. But what if I told you that two industry giants are working melding together into one flavor-packed punch? That’s right, folks....
KFC Offers 70-Piece Popcorn Chicken Bucket, but Some Are Not Impressed
Fried chicken enthusiasts should be salivating over KFC’s latest foray in the fowl game. After all, anyone who’s crunched into their irresistibly peppery, crisp chicken knows how addicting it can be. But the big brand’s latest offering kicks things up a notch. KFC is going bigger (but not necessarily better) by reintroducing its “extra-large serving”...
A Simple Guide to Picking out the Best/Ripest Food at the Store
Most people have a certain level of confidence with familiar foods at the grocery store, but that scope of expertise is pretty small. And if you find yourself with a Pinterest recipe that calls for an ingredient you have to research to figure out what it is, well, you might need some advice on how...
