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Greed • 235 implied HN points • 22 Nov 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Interviews Sobriety Book release
  1. Starting an advice column for various questions, launching on December 10th.
  2. Planning a series of interviews exploring food's relationship with everything, ready by next year.
  3. Featured in Apartemento with a conversation on renting and homelessness, and upcoming book 'To Entertain.'

no. 65: amusement parks

let them eat cake • 439 implied HN points • 25 Feb 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cuisine Dining Experience Food culture Affordability Authenticity
  1. Urban Hawker in New York tries to replicate the essence of Singaporean hawker culture, but falls short in capturing the full experience.
  2. Hawker food is more than just dishes; it's a system of practices, relationships, and locations that define its authenticity.
  3. The affordability and accessibility of hawker culture in Singapore is crucial for its value and quality of life, and replicating it in a different economic context raises ethical concerns.
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Valentine’s Day Surprise

Into the Hedge • 119 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
🍲 Food & Drink Farming Animals Livestock
  1. On Valentine's Day, a surprise egg from a goose marked the beginning of flock growth.
  2. The first egg symbolizes the start of a new generation, with plans to incubate for the future.
  3. Expansion of the poultry operation is not just about eggs; it involves trading harvests for more geese.

nine layers

let them eat cake • 59 implied HN points • 10 May 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cuisine Baking
  1. The nine-layer cake, kow teng kueh, is a simple yet nostalgic treat that carries personal memories and cultural significance.
  2. The colorful layers of the cake are not just for aesthetics, but also serve a purpose in texture and taste.
  3. Modern versions of traditional cakes like kow teng kueh reflect societal changes, focusing on visual appeal for social media consumption.

Emigh Lamb and Last of the Summer Tomatoes: A Recipe

illyanna Maisonet's Newsletter • 275 implied HN points • 05 Sep 23
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Food Industry Cooking techniques
  1. The Emigh family has been in the Solano County area since the 1800s, running Emigh Livestock and Emigh Lamb.
  2. Emigh Lamb raises Rambouillet/Suffolk cross lambs in dry hill ground, ensuring quality through breeding and feeding practices.
  3. The Emigh Lamb and Last of the Summer Tomatoes recipe includes ingredients like lamb, zucchini, onions, tomatoes, and spices for a flavorful dish.

#59: Algae, the New Oil Rush

Snaxshot • 159 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Food Trends Sustainability Market Analysis
  1. The olive oil market is growing with premium brands like Brightland and Graza standing out.
  2. Zero Acre Oil offers a sustainable cooking oil alternative with health benefits and environmental advantages.
  3. Algae Cooking Club is introducing algae oil as a new culinary ingredient, focusing on flavor enhancement and collaborations with culinary icons.

Food is a Battleground

Vittles • 310 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Community Building
  1. Food is often used as a tool of control by employers of live-in nannies and domestic workers.
  2. The family worker exemption policy excludes live-in childcare workers from UK employment rights, leading to exploitative conditions.
  3. Eating restrictions and limitations imposed on nannies and au pairs in their workplace can lead to feelings of shame, isolation, and mistreatment.

no. 78: because i need a duck

let them eat cake • 179 implied HN points • 21 Dec 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Recipes Cuisine Ingredients
  1. The dish _lou arh_ is a traditional braised duck dish in Singapore associated with Teochew cooking.
  2. The process of cooking _lou arh_ is heavily influenced by family traditions and personal adaptations over time.
  3. Creating a recipe for _lou arh_ is a personal journey that involves memories and experiences, rather than just following a set of instructions.

no. 80: marvels of noodle cookery

let them eat cake • 119 implied HN points • 18 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cuisine Food history Food experiences
  1. Singaporean Hokkien mee is a unique dish, blending egg noodles and rice vermicelli braised in pork and seafood stock.
  2. The history of Nam Sing Hokkien Fried Mee reflects the evolution of hawker culture in Singapore, from street vendors to modernized food courts.
  3. The interconnectedness of hawker operations across generations and locations highlights the tradition and family legacies within Singaporean cuisine.

no. 70: resplendent tails

let them eat cake • 259 implied HN points • 03 Jun 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cuisine Restaurants Cooking Ingredients Dining Experience
  1. Enjoying diverse cuisines in different parts of the world can offer insights into the unique cultural and historical influences on food preparation and presentation.
  2. Restaurants with vastly different culinary traditions may still share similar formal dining practices, suggesting a universal appreciation for elegance in food service.
  3. Exploring local eateries in small villages can provide a deep connection to the authentic flavors, culinary practices, and regional charm of a place.

Goatpacking and American Pastoralism

Milk Trekker • 255 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
🍲 Food & Drink Livestock
  1. Consider goatpacking as a unique outdoor educational experience.
  2. Reflect on the philosophy of mobile pastoralism and simplicity inspired by goat walking.
  3. Explore the potential for regenerative grazing in the US and the connection between dairy farming and wildland living.

🔝 Bangkok's Top Dining Destinations on Asia's Best Restaurants 1-50 List!

Digest // Storefronts of Bangkok • 79 implied HN points • 02 Apr 24
🍲 Food & Drink Restaurant Cuisine Menu Ingredients
  1. Discover top dining destinations in Bangkok listed on Asia's Best Restaurants 1-50 with unique culinary experiences and exquisite flavors.
  2. Restaurants in Bangkok like Baan Tepa and Samrub Samrub Thai prioritize local sourcing, mindful utilization of ingredients, and offer dynamic dining experiences.
  3. Thai-Chinese fine dining establishments like Potong showcase traditional and innovative flavors, while restaurants such as Le Du offer a creative spin on Thai cuisine with seasonal menus.

Buon Anno!

Greed • 137 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Market Ingredients Cuisine
  1. Italian tradition of saying 'Buon Anno' can lead to interesting culinary experiences like the Florentine steak ​
  2. Personal rituals can offer a meaningful way to mark important life events like giving up drinking ​
  3. Seasonal, local food not only tastes better but also encourages more creative cooking by working with what's available ​

EAT MANUALLY.

Eat Shit and Prosper • 339 implied HN points • 30 Jul 23
🍲 Food & Drink Nutrition Mindfulness Eating Habits Health Benefits
  1. Eating should be a conscious act, not something done on autopilot. Try focusing on each bite and truly tasting your food, even for just one meal.
  2. Chewing your food thoroughly helps your body absorb nutrients better. The more you chew, the more flavor you can enjoy and the easier it is for your body to digest.
  3. Being mindful while eating can change how you see food. When you pay attention to the experience, you may start to prefer healthier foods and notice more about what you actually enjoy.

The Thousand Secret Ways the Food is Poison: #2 - Cry Toxins

Eat Shit and Prosper • 359 implied HN points • 16 Jul 23
🍲 Food & Drink Nutrition Food Safety Agriculture Food Processing
  1. Cry toxins are proteins made by a bacteria that help kill insects, like mosquitoes, but researchers believe they are safe for humans because our stomach acid breaks them down before they can harm us.
  2. When corn is processed using a method called nixtamalization, the alkaline solution can change the Cry toxins into their harmful form, raising some concerns about potential health effects.
  3. The food system is complex and constantly changing, so it’s important to remain cautious and informed about what we eat, rather than just trusting the system as it is.

Uniquely yours

10x your mind • 159 implied HN points • 28 Dec 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Baking Family
  1. People have different ways of achieving their goals, like being a whirlwind or a tranquil lake.
  2. Slowing down can be a powerful method for success, just like having a fast-paced approach.
  3. Embrace your unique style and approach to tasks in order to achieve success.

167 | The Great Tuna Scam | Chemical Hazards in Paper Drinking Straws | Rescinded Recall (?) |

The Rotten Apple • 21 implied HN points • 02 Dec 24
🍲 Food & Drink Food Safety Food Fraud Sustainability Consumer Awareness
  1. Seafood fraud is a big problem around the world, involving practices like mislabeling fish and using harmful drugs in aquaculture. There are even cases where cheap seafood is sold as more expensive types.
  2. Recent studies found that popular alternatives to plastic, like paper and bamboo straws, contain unhealthy chemicals called PFAS. This is surprising since these products are often marketed as eco-friendly.
  3. A recent food safety news story highlighted a rare situation where a recall was canceled due to a lab error. It reminds us that food safety investigations can sometimes lead to unexpected outcomes.

no. 75: Forming an Edge

let them eat cake • 239 implied HN points • 04 Sep 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking
  1. The sharpness of a knife is measured not just by its edge, but by its ability to cut effectively through various materials like oranges and tomato skin.
  2. Knife sharpening is a personal act of modification, shaping the knife to meet individual needs and preferences.
  3. The geometry of a knife, including its shape and design, plays a critical role in its performance in the kitchen more than the specific edge angles.