Before Bing, There Was Jianbing
Jianbing is a delicious Chinese egg crepe that street vendors make right in front of you—pouring the crepe batter, scrambling the eggs, spreading the paste, adjusting the spiciness to your preference, and filling the entire concoction with a crispy cracker. It’s delicious, filling, less than 50 cents, and worth a trip to China to enjoy!
Check out Evocatus in action at the PNA Winter Beer Taste last month, where people used QR codes and Evocatus mobile technology to rate a smooth American Brown Rye from Anacortes Brewing as their favorite. The Peanut Butter Stout from Big Al’s Brewing (pictured above) was also popular. Cheers to everyone who attended this fun event, and thanks to North Seattle Sarah and the Washington Beer Blog for the photo!
“An article at Alaska Dispatch reports on a study that compares a population of obese Alaska Natives on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta with a similar sized population in the Lower 48. It found the Alaskans had lower rates of adult-onset diabetes and heart disease.
A diet of Alaska salmon rich in Omega-3 fatty acids appears to protect Yup’ik people from diabetes and heart disease — even when the individuals in question have become obese, according to a recent study that examined eating habits and health in the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta region.”Via What Do I know?
Enzymagic: Why Dry Aged Meat Rules
Dry-aging meat is the process of keeping meat in a cool place for a long while, allowing muscle enzymes to work their magic within the flesh. In this article, Gizmodo details Lucky Peach’s recent discussion of how enzymes turn boring protein, fat, and carbs into tastier amino acids, fatty acids, and sugars. Aging also reduces water content, concentrating flavors and making meat that much more delicious. Never gone dry aged? Perhaps now’s the time to try it.
Ever wonder whether all that coffee you drink is bad for you? Greatist has the answer: it’s actually totally awesome for you (unless you’re consuming more than three or four cups a day). Covering the benefits of tea and coffee, Greatist’s pro-caffeine infographic provides insight into why we love these bean and leaf juices so much. Coffee can boost memory and may help prevent some diseases, including type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s. Teas increase insulin activity and provide antioxidants. And caffeine can boost your physical performance. Just don’t drink too often or too late at night—as most of us know, caffeine can keep us up late, as well as cause anxiety and restlessness. But as long as it’s in moderation, drink up!
Taggie is an app that uses barcodes to teach people about food. Designed in part to encourage kids to enjoy fruits and vegetables, the app connects each food product to its place of origin. Currently focused on fruits and vegetables, the app certainly has promise for other types of food as well.
Having been raised to eat food from a box or a can, I really feel the appeal of understanding food as a living organism, not just a corporate product. What would you most want to learn about your food’s origins?
Raw Food Smackdown
A high-tech chef gives the low-down on a week gone raw (and vegan). While you shouldn’t forsake your fruits and veggies, the conclusion is that raw foods are not necessarily any healthier or more natural than cooked food, and certainly not consistently tastier.
Should foodies occupy Wall Street?
Our site links to the manufacturers’ page for every food product where possible, and we’re working on getting expanded information about food origins. Knowing where food comes from empowers people to make responsible choices about what they eat. Check out this Mother Jones article about protesting industrial agriculture.
Annoying Ordering Styles
“I’m gonna double down on some aguas” is indeed one of the most annoying phrases ever.
You say chipolte, I say chipotle
Finally, someone addresses the pronunciation problem plaguing our nation. If you can say it right, check out some of our hot chipotle options at Evocatus.
