Wine goes with cheese. Meat sandwiches go with a pickle. Green tea goes with Asian food. Sushi goes with pickled ginger. Oil goes with vinegar. Soda goes with chips. Many of the world's most beloved food combinations pair an astringent food, which causes the mouth to pucker up, with a fatty food, which makes the mouth feel slippery. But why? "The kernel of this idea of pairing astringents with fats is found in gastronomies all over the planet, but it's never been clear how or why these pairings work," said Paul Breslin, an experimental psychologist at Rutgers University and Monell Chemical Senses Center who studies taste perception. In a new paper published online Oct. 8 in the journal Cell, Breslin and colleagues propose a theory of food pairings that explains for the first time how astringent and fatty foods oppose one another to create a balanced " mouthfeel ." Because fat is oily, eating it lubricates the mouth, making it feel slick or even slimy, Breslin said. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about The Real Reason Wine Goes with Cheese Revealed
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Burger mural filled with cheese and sex too raunchy for neighbourhood
That's a whole lot of bun. A street art mural in the culture capital of Australia, Melbourne, is ruffling a few lettuce leaves after it had some unexpected sexual references. The title, "Kama Sutra Burger," probably should have given away the fact this was not going to be a classic double hamburger with cheese. See also: Scuba divers explore massive sinkhole at Australian beach Kama Sutra Burger - finished this yesterday , and local council received a complaint so want it removed asap , I'm making a few Tshirts of this -$30 - http://mikemaka.bigcartel.com/product/kama-sutra-burger Posted by Mike Makatron on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 The work, finished Tuesday night in the creative hub of Brunswick, is by street artist Mike Makatron, who is known for his creative burgers with extra fillings, among other work. The 6-metre-high mural is painted on the open art wall of Rathdowne Fabrics between other prominent local street artists. As daylight exposed the … [Read more...] about Burger mural filled with cheese and sex too raunchy for neighbourhood
DoorDash has acquired salad-making robot company Chowbotics
DoorDash has acquired salad-making robot startup Chowbotics, the companies announced Monday. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed, but the Chowbotics team have all become DoorDash employees, and the company will operate independently within DoorDash. “We have long admired the work that Chowbotics has done to increase access to fresh meals, with its groundbreaking robotics product and vision,” DoorDash co-founder Stanley Tang said in statement emailed to The Verge. “With the Chowbotics team on board, we can explore new use cases and customers, providing another service to help our merchants grow.” Chowbotics was founded in 2014, and its fresh food robot Sally — a rectangular machine that’s essentially a salad vending machine — can create customizable salads, grain and poke bowls, parfaits, cereals, and snacks all within a small space. The robot is used by companies like universities, hospitals, and grocery stores, according to a … [Read more...] about DoorDash has acquired salad-making robot company Chowbotics
The best Valentine’s Day mail-order treats for 2021
If you're on the hunt for an edible Valentine's Day gift with serious wow factor, you have infinite options. Ordering sweet treats and other eats online will save you a hazardous trip to the store and with sprawling online food markets like Goldbelly and Mouth.com, you can snag some of the best stuff from independent bakeries, chocolatiers and food purveyors without leaving home. Whether your sweetheart has a sweet tooth or prefers snacks of the savory sort, there's a special Valentine's Day treat out there for everyone - even you. We've combed the web for a wide-ranging list of sweets and treats that includes heart-shaped cheesecake, chocolates, cookies, cakes and even one very Instagram-ready interactive cake. Plus, we included savory options like lobster pie, fancy French cheese and Valentine's Day-inspired beef jerky. Near or far, you will definitely find something on this list of Valentine's Day ideas that your honey will love almost as much as they love you. … [Read more...] about The best Valentine’s Day mail-order treats for 2021
Walmart Presidents’ Day sale 2021: deals on TVs, appliances, furniture, and more
Presidents' Day deals have arrived and we're rounding up the best offers from Walmart's Presidents' Day sale. You can score massive savings on everything from TVs, laptops, and tablets to mattresses, appliances, furniture, and more. on sale for only $588 and this 50-inch 4K TV that's marked down to $260 . Other tech deals include the latest model iPad on sale for $299 , and this Lenovo Chromebook discounted down to $259 . on sale for $79 , a massive $130 discount on the Roomba robot vacuum and mattress bargains from brands like Sealy, Serta, Aswell, and more. Presidents' Day sale guide with discounts from Best Buy, Home Depot, Lowe's, and more. Walmart Presidents' Day sale quick links Appliances : save on Instant Pots, vacuums, microwaves & more Laptops: save up to $300 on Chromebooks and more Mattresses : save on Allswell, Beautyrest, Serta, and more Furniture under $100: beds, office chairs, tables, dressers, and more Furniture … [Read more...] about Walmart Presidents’ Day sale 2021: deals on TVs, appliances, furniture, and more