By: Emily Wolter The North Carolina State Fair is right around the corner (October 11th – 21st) and for the NC State Food Science Club, that means a lot more than just deep fried candy bars and entertaining rides....
By: Bethany Richardson Last week Emily wrote on how to re-energize your food science club, so I’d like to suggest one activity that has helped bring together my food science peers and I during both undergrad and graduate school: themed...
By: Bethany Richardson Over the past year, I’ve picked up on a new foodie hobby… Homebrewing Beer! I really enjoy drinking unique and flavorful craft beers, and combined with my love of being in the kitchen, homebrewing is a...
By: Emily Wolter One of my absolute favorite questions to ask someone after they tell me that they are studying food science is, “How did you stumble upon food science?”. It’s an immediate ice breaker and almost always an...
By: Kate Sweitzer After spending an action-packed week in Las Vegas at the IFT annual meeting and food expo, I cannot help but reflect upon my journey into food science, how it started and where I am headed. A...
By: Kate Sweitzer You may have heard of Malcolm Gladwell for his books, The Tipping Point or Blink, or perhaps for his frequent articles in The New Yorker and The Washington Post. Regardless of whether or not you have...
By: Emily Wolter If you are an “Official Food Geek” like the rest of us, you probably enjoy scouring the internet for interesting food facts and current news releases within the food industry. I’ve decided to do a little...
By: Bethany Richardson At the suggestion from a friend, I listened to an NPR segment on patenting technology to create new cuts of meat. Eugene Gagliardi, the inventor of Steak-Umm, as well as his lawyer, are interviewed. While this...
Happy 4th of July! If you are celebrating America’s Independence today, be safe, have fun, and surround yourself with family and friends. Thank you to all of our troops who ensure our continued independence! As a foodie, I have to ask:...