Food and Cooking Science
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How Science Can Help You Cook a Better Thanksgiving FeastPreparing a Thanksgiving feast can seem like a daunting task, but understanding a bit about the science behind the cooking may cut down some of the stress in the kitchen this holiday season.
By Denise Chow Published
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Calories Count Only When Accurately CountedTwo studies suggest that calorie counts may be misleading.
By Joel N. Shurkin Published
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The Hard-Boiled Truth About Cooking the Perfect EggA food scientist and chef explains the science of cooking the perfect egg.
By Tanya Lewis Published
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Science You Can Eat: 10 Things You Didn't Know About FoodA new museum exhibition takes the lid off food, revealing many strange and surprising facts.
By Clara Moskowitz Published
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The Real Reason Wine Goes with Cheese RevealedScientists have discovered why the world's most famous food pairings, from wine and cheese to meat sandwiches and a pickle, combine an astringent food with a fatty food.
By Natalie Wolchover Published
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How Sour Tastes Sweet: Science of 'Flavor-Tripping' Fruit RevealedBiting into a lemon has never tasted as sweet as when you first nosh on the bland-tasting "miracle fruit," which turns sour into sweet.
By Jennifer Welsh Published
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Grill Science: How to Make This July 4th The Tastiest EverScientific tips (and a recipe) for a great Independence Day.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Bison Cheeseburgers with Horseradish MustardA science-approved 4th of July recipe for the grill.
By Live Science Staff Published
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Researchers Plan Ice Cream That's Good For YouFood chemists hope to concoct a healthy and satisfying ice cream.
By Jeanna Bryner Published
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