The Science Behind Aging Fruits and Vegetables
Have you ever purchased unripe fruit or vegetables, only to have them go bad before they have a chance to ripen? Or maybe you’ve noticed that some fruits and vegetables seem to taste better after they’ve been sitting on the counter for a few days. These changes in texture and flavor are the result of […]
The Enigmatic Allure of Blue Food
Blue food immediately grabs attention with its captivating mystery, owing to its vivid colors and clarity. It often feels like something new or a seasonal trend. However, some cultures have a long-standing tradition of incorporating blue food. The Cultural Significance In Mexico, blue food holds considerable cultural value and deeply roots itself in culinary traditions. […]
What happens when you don’t drink enough water?
We hear all the time about drinking the right amount of water. Newspapers, television, and the Internet shout about it, especially during the hot summer. We all know that drinking water is important. But do we really know why? Drinking adequate amounts of water is necessary for us to live – there is no doubt […]
Huitlacoche – the Aztec caviar
One of the problems with crops is diseases that destroy harvest and spread quickly. Farmers have many solutions, such as fertilizers or crop rotation. In Mexico, however, maize disease was treated in a very different way. Centuries ago, the Aztec tribes realized that they could make use of infected plants. Corn stalk is a plant […]