Food In Space 2

posted by 1Crudite on 2011.01.25, under burnt offerings, lessons
01.25.11

When you are in space, cooking is a whole new ballgame. Food doesnt stay in the pot, and tends to float off. Setting a table is difficult for the same reason. Food though is just as critical in space as it is here on earth. Astronauts are subjected to body stressors that require their bodies to be in top condition. Diet, therefor, is critical.

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Human Milk Cheese.

posted by 1Crudite on 2011.01.23, under Bad Food, food, Mouthy Bits, Photos, stuff, Uncategorized
01.23.11

Doesn’t the idea of cheese from human milk sound yummy?

No. Not really.

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In case you missed it.

posted by 1Crudite on 2011.01.19, under burnt offerings, food, Skills, Uncategorized, Video
01.19.11

I have been on a marketing kick lately, drawn to those golden gems of advertising that make you laugh or nod or think.  I find the thought and creativity of great ads to be truly inspiring.

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200 Posts And Counting

posted by 1Crudite on 2011.01.17, under Uncategorized
01.17.11

Its been just over a year and much has changed. We have gone from a little, unknown blog to a slightly larger and better known blog.  Congrats to all of the wonderful people who make this blog possible. We just crossed 200 posts.  Thank you and keep up the good work.

Food In Space 1

posted by 1Crudite on 2011.01.17, under burnt offerings, experiment, food, lessons
01.17.11

Space is not a human friendly place. It is a vacuum that will suck the life out you in about 14 seconds.  In 1965, a NASA researcher was accidentally exposed to a near vacuum and his last conscious memories was the water on his tongue beginning to boil.   Fortunately, he was saved and we were all taught a valuable safety lesson.

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Food Fail: Candwich

posted by 1Crudite on 2010.07.12, under Bad Food, Food pic
07.12.10

Life is a busy rat race.  Between cubical decorating, water cooler gossip, football, hair appointments, drinking with boys, huffing glue, mani-pedis, shopping and reality shows, its a wonder anyone has time to eat.  Lets face it, finding time to make those pesky meals is just too much sometimes.  Eating is not about enjoying the ingredients and preparation of the meal, but simply about ensuring that you put something in your belly so you don’t feel that bothersome thing called hunger.   For those who thought canned cheese was a wonderful invention…. Introducing canned sandwiches or, candwiches…

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Video: Amazing cooking tip

posted by 1Crudite on 2010.07.03, under burnt offerings, food, lessons, Skills, Video
07.03.10

I came across this gem of a tip and I simply had to share it.  Please note the large professional kitchen and emphasis on safety.

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Food Around The Web

06.30.10
Food Around The Web

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Restaurant Review: Black Hoof Part 2

posted by 1Crudite on 2010.06.26, under food, Restaurants, reviews
06.26.10

It was late. 12:00 a.m late. We were hungry.  There is not much open at 12 a.m. in Toronto when it comes to good quality food. Thank goodness for the Black Hoof.  We rolled in and were met with smiles and even though the kitchen was 45 min away from closing, they fed us without complaint.

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Mega Food-Mart

posted by 1Crudite on 2010.06.26, under food pics, lessons, pics, remains
06.26.10

The first pic I snapped is just inside the door of a jumbo sized food outlet that will remain namless. It was massive beyond anything I have ever seen. The epic proportions some how made the food inside feel cheap and utterly disposable. It took me 6 shots to create this panorama.

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