By: Thomas Siebertz Simply put, this stuff is amazing! I recently got to take a tour of the Grand Ten Distillery and learn about the distilling process. Spencer, the owner, showed me around and afterwards...
By Justin Chao The latest issue of the Atlantic featured an article called “How Junk Food Can End Obesity.” The author, David Freedman, believes that making processed food healthier will be a key factor in our fight against the...
By: Justin Chao Taste What You’re Missing by Barb Stuckey was a great introduction to the basics of taste physiology. In her book, Barb Stuckey gives a good introduction to how each of our five senses contributes to...
By: Emily Wolter Is it just me or are food trucks sweeping the nation!? IBISWorld confirms this suspicion, stating that the street vendor industry has grown 8.4% on average in the past 5 years. Certain food trucks will...
By: Bethany Richardson So the semester is over and for some of us (sadly not yet for me) have a little more free time on our hands, so I thought I would suggest a few fun summer books...
By: Thomas Siebertz I received my copy of Poisoned on Friday and was finished with the 300-page novel by Sunday night. I just could not put it down. The book, which reads like a movie, tells the story of...
By: Thomas Siebertz Why is it so hard to put down that bag of salty, crunchy chips? When we eat certain foods, chemicals such as serotonin and dopamine are released in the brain, which makes us “feel good.”...
By: Thomas Siebertz If you’re like me and can’t get enough food science information, you should definitely check out the podcast “Food Safety Talks”, available as a free download through iTunes. The hosts are Ben Chapman, Assistant Professor and...