Food + Drink
In celebration of all things gustatory.
Craziest Shots You Need to Try
Few things served in a shotglass are ever called "tame." In the eyes of bartenders, hearing a party calling for a round of shots signals the beginning of a wild night. Among lightweights, shots are something that almost always end with a round of worshipping a porcelain god.
Skunk UzekiPublished 7 years ago in ProofBenefits of Bone Broth
Unfortunately in the growing world of superfruits and dietary supplements, the health benefits of bone broth have become lost in the mix. Bone broth is a nutritional staple in many cultures that has been used medicinally for centuries. It is very similar to stock and to broth. Broth is made by simmering meat for about an hour, and creates a very thin, protein filled liquid. Stock is created by cooking roasted bones for about 3 or 4 hours. Bone broth however, is produced by simmering bones for 24-48 hours with the intention of releasing trace amounts of minerals stored deep within the bones.
Francis HayesPublished 7 years ago in FeastBeginner's Guide to Wine Tasting
Historically, just about everyone drank wine. Wine was actually cleaner and safer than water throughout most of human history, since the alcohol helped kill a number of germs. Since people noticed wine was less likely to give them food poisoning, both kids and pregnant women drank it.
Mackenzie Z. KennedyPublished 7 years ago in ProofThe Disappointments of Mexican Food in London
I love Mexican food. Done well, it's the the kind of food that instantly puts me in a vacation state-of-mind – firing my imagination with beach-side memories of margaritas and food trucks dishing out simple but delicious flavour sensations.
Gareth JohnsonPublished 7 years ago in FeastHow Do You Make A Shamrock Shake?
What's more Irish than a green milkshake complete with gold at the end of the rainbow!? What's Shakin'? Ah, St Patrick's day, a day when everybody covers themselves in as much green as the spectrum will allow, parties on the streets and trips over their own feet as they attempt to re-enact Riverdance. It's also a big day for drinking, and dyeing foodstuffs green. Seriously, so much green grub everywhere, green beer, green yogurt, green eggs and ham...
Katya KrakowskaPublished 7 years ago in FeastA Guide to Tempering Chocolate
It means specially treating melted chocolate, so that it dries to a hard, shiny finish–so you get chocolate that doesn't melt at room temperature, breaks with a nice snap instead of crumbling apart, and is perfect for coating things.
David Greenwood-HaighPublished 7 years ago in FeastSurprising Sriracha Recipes That Will Shock Your Taste Buds
There are many surprising sriracha recipes that all consumers should be aware of and know how to make use of. It can be difficult to find a good hot sauce made of chili powder but sriracha fits all of the necessary requirements to substitute as a hot sauce. If you don’t want to buy sriracha, you can decide to make some yourself with simple ingredients such as chili peppers, vinegar, garlic, sugar, and salt. Sriracha sauce originates in Thailand and can be found in many restaurants and supermarkets today. It has become exceedingly popular because there’s some heat to the sauce but not so much that your tongue will be burning for the rest of the day. The process of mixing the ingredients together only takes a couple of minutes total but if you want to buy some in your local store, you can do that instead. What most people don’t know is that there are many surprising sriracha recipes that you can take advantage of if you’re willing to do some research and check out a few options.
Best Ways to Remove a Red Wine Stain
Red wine can be the perfect compliment to a meal or to any dinner party, and there are endless pairings that can make it more enjoyable. But if spilled, red wine can be very likely to leave a nasty stain unless you act quickly and use the right method to lift it out.
Annie KielyPublished 7 years ago in Proof