The Contradictions of Swanky Dining, Major Food Brands Respond to FDA Declaration, Why You’ll Never Ever Drink REAL Root Beer and a lot more
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Our beautiful planet earth has once more made a full circle around the sun and life goes on in all of its shapes and forms. Of course, after the busy chain of merriments for the holiday season, it’s time to face the reality that is Monday.
As you plow through your hectic day of hustling, here are some random food reading facts for your consumption. Enjoy it with your morning coffee, or while you’re having a short break, here’s this week’s TexasRealFood’s Random Food Reading Material.
Haute Cuisine and Its Many Contradictions
With centuries of tradition, the culture of fine dining has spanned and touched countless lifetimes. But, through the practice of culinary arts, Rene Redzepi has decided to close down his award-winning Danish restaurant - Noma.
Read more here and find out how contradictions in culinary tradition led to Redzepi’s eventual planned closure of his Michelin-star culinary institution by the end of 2024.
Egg Shortage Threatens New Zealand’s Pavlova
Pavlova, a meringue dessert that’s a staple after-meal treat in New Zealand, is under threat due to the decline of egg supplies. Bakery owners throughout the island nation are having difficulties in keeping up with the problems in supply while some have opted to buy pet chickens instead.
Do you want to find out more about this pavlova-threatening development in New Zealand? Read here to know more.
The Return of the White Castle Valentine’s Dinner
Apart from spotting Harold and Kumar, lovers are also expected to flock to select White Castle branches for a romantic and swanky dinner on Valentine’s Day. After a 2-year hiatus, the legendary fast-food burger slider chain has announced the return of its annual Valentine’s dinner.
Planning for that perfect White Castle-themed valentine’s date? Check it out here.
Big Food Brands in a Mad Rush After FDA- Declaration
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently declared sesame seed as a major allergen - prompting major food brands to update their allergen lists from the ground up.
If you’re curious about the impacts of these recent updates in the food industry, read here to know more and find out.
Real Root Beer is Unattainable
Yes, you’ll never get your hands on real root beer. This is because it has something to do with the original recipe of root beer using dangerous cancer-causing ingredients that the FDA has deemed unsafe for consumption.
As much as you want to drink real root beer, you may as well not. Why? Read more here and find out.
Sky-Rocketing Price of Onions in the Philippines has Local Consumers in Tears
Onion prices in the Southeast Asian nation are skyrocketing to mind-boggling levels as prices reach $4.50/pound. These prices have even surpassed that of pork and chicken.
What to know more about this food-related ordeal? Find out more about this crisis and read more here.
Things You Should Avoid to Keep the Bartender Happy
From adding your own personal touches to signature bar cocktails to just plain old being obnoxious, there are many things that you can do to tick off your bartender. But what better way to know about these bartending pet peeves than from a real bartender?
If you want to avoid awkward situations when at the bar, you should read here about what a 10-year bartending veteran has to say.
