Monthly Archives: August 2012

Friday Fun: Michelin Stars

Posted on August 31, 2012 by admin

The prestigious “Michelin Star” rating has become synonymous with a luxury dining and culinary expertise. The Michelin Guide, however, had much more humble beginnings. Established by André Michelin of the Michelin Tire Company in 1900, the guide was originally published … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: Baker’s Dozen

Posted on August 24, 2012 by admin

Thirteen for the price of 12? (We’re not complaining, especially if the units in question are goodies from the local bakery.) Although the origin of the Baker’s Dozen is disputed, a popular theory claims that the practice was born in … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: A Close Shave

Posted on August 17, 2012 by admin

PB&J sandwiches remind us of our childhood, but we’ve stumbled upon a more grown up use of our favorite nutty spread: peanut butter as a shaving cream! Applying peanut butter to your face in lieu of a shaving gel reportedly … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: If the Bread Don’t Rise…

Posted on August 10, 2012 by admin

For the peasants of the Middle Ages, it was not common practice to use a leavening agent such as yeast in bread. Although they may have been missing out on the heavenly fluffiness of leavened bread, their flat loaves served … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Foods: Past & Present – #6: Chorizo Sausage (Dwell Edition)

Posted on August 9, 2012 by admin

If you’ve dined at a trendy tapas bar, chances are you’ve sampled chorizo sausage. Hailing from the Iberian Peninsula, this pork sausage is known for its deep red color and smoky flavor, and can be served in cured slices or … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: Bizarre Foods – Bird’s Nest Soup

Posted on August 3, 2012 by admin

        This Chinese delicacy contains one of the most expensive animal products that humans consume. The bird’s nest in question is built by swiflets out of strands of saliva, and is exceedingly rare and delicate; a kilogram … Continue reading →

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