Curry is a spiced and aromatic dish originating from the Indian subcontinent, oftentimes served alongside rice or other meat dishes as a complement. However, even in India itself, the exact ingredients and cooking methods can differ widely between each individual chef, depending on factors such as ethnic background or religious beliefs1. While curry can trace its roots back to India ...

Veal meat is the meat from calves that have been specifically bred for the purpose of being slaughtered at an earlier age than adult cows.  Most often, male calves of bulls are used for the production of veal meat in the event that they are not used for breeding, as this allows the farmers to make back their investment despite ...

Oranges are amongst the most commonly purchased fruits throughout the western hemisphere. Like most organic produce, oranges are sometimes priced based on their weight instead of on a piece-by-piece basis, and as such it is a good idea to determine the average weight of oranges so as to not spend more than you need1. Just like all fruits and vegetables, ...

Oranges are amongst the most popularly purchased fruits throughout much of the western hemisphere because they are used for a variety of purposes. From simple peel garnishing to producing orange juice, oranges often undergo different types of mechanical processes in order to shape them to one’s desires. Because of the physical nature of seeds, this mechanical processing of the oranges ...

You can eat over-cooked hard-boiled eggs. Though the texture may be dry and unpleasant, especially the powder-like yolk at the center, freshly cooked hard-boiled eggs should still be entirely edible so long as they were not spoiled prior to cooking. If the texture and flavor of overcooked hard-boiled eggs is not to your liking, it is a viable option to ...

White claw is a brand of commercial fruit flavored alcoholic drink relatively popular in the United States. Contrary to popular belief, white claw is not in fact a beer, both from a culinary and legal perspective1. Instead, white claw is classified as a hard seltzer, or other form of alcoholic beverage. The exact taste of white claw differs between each ...

Karo syrup, much more frequently known as corn syrup, is a distilled liquid made from the polysaccharides of corn or maize plants. Used for a wide berth of purposes, karo syrup is found throughout the world and is purchased both by large food companies and home bakers alike1. Because of the fact that karo syrup is added to nearly every ...

Squirrel, while unusual to consume, is often spoken of as similar to that of rabbit meat. With a softer and less sharp taste, squirrel makes an excellent replacement for any primary ingredient involved in a game-meat dish. As squirrels have a more delicate and softer texture than that of rabbit meat, proper care must be taken when butchering the squirrel, ...

The brand name Red bull refers to a line of caffeinated energy drinks primarily marketed towards many different demographics in the western world. Originating in Austria, red bull’s flavoring has been modified to better suit the tastes of a western population, and as such possesses a relatively high amount of sugar1. As red bull is an acidic drink and is ...

Nutritional yeast is a flaky or otherwise powdery yellow seasoning often sold in bulk amounts. With a taste akin to that of cheese or similar dairy products, nutritional yeast has had its active fungal cultures killed or either deactivated so as to extend its shelf-life for as long as possible. Owing to the difficulty in purchasing nutritional yeast because of ...