By Alexander J. Taylor Over the past decade, we have seen a resurgence in audiobooks and podcasts. With how busy our daily lives are, it is an easy way to learn something new, enjoy a story, or engage...
By Alexander J. Taylor Someone needs to call up a paranormal investigator, because we have a new wave of spooky-fueled activity coming to a not-so-local restaurant near you! With the ongoing pandemic, the restaurant and hospitality businesses have...
By Emanueli Backes I am sure at some point in your life you have heard someone give their – unscientific – opinion on how eating margarine or butter is good or bad for your health. In fact, there...
By Abbey Thiel People are usually surprised to find out I’m a food scientist. Mostly because they didn’t know being a food scientist was ever an option. Since food science is a largely unheard-of field, even after introductions...
By Jacob Webster-Jones People follow different dietary patterns for many reasons such as environment, culture, availability, and marketing. However, there is a growing body of literature that links genetics to how we perceive different tastes and sensations. The...
By Emanueli Backes The problem with enzymatic browning Think back to a time when you ate an appetizing apple. After a few moments of eating the first bite, the exposed area you just bit begins to darken. You’re...
By Karin Cho Welcome back to the second part of “Pursuing a Graduate Degree in Food Science for Non-Food Science Students”. For part one, please go to this post (https://sciencemeetsfood.org/graduate-degree-in-food-science/). In part two, I’ll be sharing my experience with...
By Abbie Sommer I’ve been on a quest for the perfect cut out cookie recipe for the holidays. In my mind, the perfect cutout cookie is a light golden brown with sharp edges. It should retain its shape and...
By Mary-Ann Chen If you’ve ever ordered a side of French fries with your burger, munched on a corn dog while roaming through a theme park, or dug your teeth into the craggly skin on a fried chicken sandwich,...
By Ming Yin Kwong Growing up, I was told that coffee was an acquired taste exclusively for adults. And when my parents told my 12-year-old self that I could not drink coffee, I just ended up drinking it behind...