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How Olive Oil Works
Olive oil is one of the most versatile ingredients you'll find at the grocery store. Knowing how it gets from the tree to your table will help you understand how to get the most out of it.
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FOOD PROCESSING
Food Processing deals with how some of the most common foods are put together and manufactured. Learn how hot dogs are made (if you dare) and what exactly is a Rice Krispy.
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10 Common Genetically Modified FoodsDepending on how you look at it, the practice of genetically engineering crops is either a boon for civilization and the greatest hope to feed a hungry world, or a dangerous interference with nature that threatens both our health and our ecosystem. See more »
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10 Things Your Grocer Doesn't Want You to KnowFor one thing, the grocery cart has more germs on it than you'd encounter in a public bathroom. And for another, the fresh food may not really be fresh. What else don't they want you to know? See more »
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5 Foods That Will Survive the ApocalypseThe key to any good apocalypse plan is a stash of foods that are loaded down with additives and preservatives. These five products probably won't survive an atomic blast, true, but you'll be much better off with them than with a crate of broccoli. See more »
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5 Foods You Should Grow in Your Own BackyardWith some time and a little grit, you can grow a surprising amount of your own fruits and veggies. Even if you don't have room in your backyard for an orchard or farm, there's at least one food on this list you can harvest. See more »
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5 Innovative GreenhousesFrom using seawater to grow crops in the middle of the desert to helping us colonize distant worlds, greenhouses are undoubtedly going to be an integral part of humanity's future. See more »
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Does absinthe really cause hallucinations?When absinthe was banned in many countries in the early 1900s, it had really fallen out of favor. How does absinthe affect those who drink it? See more »
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Slow Food MovementWhat's the opposite of fast food? Slow food -- food that's been prepared from locally grown ingredients and reflects a certain culture and its history. It's the kind of food you savor, not scarf down in your car on the way to your kid's soccer game. See more »
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Food Fillers 101The food industry has become all about creating an abundant supply of food for less money, and this is where fillers come in. But what are they, and why are they in your food? See more »
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Hot Dog QuizWhat's more American than a good old-fashioned hot dog? Find out how much you know about this summer favorite with our hot dog quiz. Pass the mustard and let's get started. See more »
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How can intestinal bacteria like E. coli infect a vegetable like spinach?Food contamination isn't limited to improperly cooked meat or raw eggs. Learn why your salad could be dangerous too. See more »
