The common denominator is a feeling of fear and mistrust, which is the primer for a conspiracy theory. The progenitors of the conspiracy theory (whether out of greed or some sense of self-fulfillment ) simply aim that mistrust at the legitimate source of information and cause people to cut themselves off from the…

Step 1: Pick green beans fresh from garden

By that logic wine is even more simple because its just grapes (and yeast) (and bacteria) (and wood). The truth is that its a very complicated combination of chemistry, biology, artistry, and marketing. Drinking, on the other hand, is very simple.

I would argue that no one brewery even comes close to covering the full range of styles. There are plenty of styles where hops are very subdued compared to the other flavors. I would also ask what specifically about hops don’t you care for? They are responsible for a variety of flavors within beer, and different beers…

Cargo space is good. Rear seats are adequate for small to medium sized adults, but large adults will have problems.

Am I the only one who thinks that Pad Thai is the most boring thing on any Thai restaurant’s menu?

Now I want a pizza with all these toppings.

All of this makes perfect sense once you understand BMW’s current naming convention: bigger numbers cost more. The 4 is a more expensive 3. The 440 is a more expensive 430. M and X are cost multipliers (M being the larger multiplier). Thus an M3 is more expensive than an X3 and much more expensive than a regular 3,…

So you’re saying that inhaling smoke might be harmful to me?

Olives and preserved lemons are a nice addition to shakshuka.

When can I get my Real Meal with fake meat?

(And by extension, marshmallow anything can go to hell.)

This is very true of stir fries, where you flavor the oil with your aromatics and then cook in the aromatic oil. But typically the cooking time is short with lots of movement so you don’t end up with a pile of burnt garlic.

In my area (so cal) most of the hispanic markets sell fresh tortilla chips that are slightly puffy and flaky, while the restaurants all serve the typical thin tortilla chips. The fresh ones are amazing, but also much more salty and greasy than the normal ones (go figure salt and fat taste better).

Since when are you not supposed to chew them? I understand that many people just slurp them down, but I give them a a few chews to savor all that briny goodness.

You know what’s great at separating food? Other food. Mashed potatoes, tough bread, long veggies. Use what’s on your plate. Or use the plates with built in dividers like other people have mentioned. These food cubbies are gonna end up in a yard sale or the landfill in a couple years.

I double-dog challenge you!

Just think of the poor sod that ends up with a Toyota mouth and BMW nostrils.

I find that adjuncts like honey and maple syrup are harder to notice because they are linked with sweetness in our minds. Honey in particular is difficult because the flavors and aromas are very delicate and get quickly overwhelmed. And then if the honey is noticeable people often say its sweet despite most of the…

One of my favorite pubs (sadly now closed) served their signature burger on an english muffin and I very much agree with your assessment.