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ex150ish-4-sour-cream-lowish-protein-recarb

The Heart Attack Diet • 39 implied HN points • 23 Nov 23
🍲 Food & Drink Weight Loss Diet Nutrition Recipes Health
  1. The experiment with ex150ish-4-sour-cream-lowish-protein-recarb was successful with a weight loss of 2.5kg in roughly four weeks.
  2. Eating sour cream and crème fraîche seemed to work the same as double cream for the author.
  3. Switching from Mom Test to ex150ish was able to undo rapid weight gain from eating normally, providing a successful weight loss strategy.

How to eat an Orange

Vittles • 284 implied HN points • 19 Jul 23
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Family Cultural heritage Cooking
  1. Eating fruits can hold deep personal and cultural significance, connecting past experiences and childhood memories.
  2. For some individuals, food choices can reflect not just personal preferences, but also societal and political pressures.
  3. The act of eating an orange can be a symbolic and meaningful experience, tied to personal history and emotions.

The Hater - The TV Food Man

Vittles • 315 implied HN points • 22 May 23
🍲 Food & Drink Food Writing Critique
  1. The post discusses a biography of a TV Food Man from the perspective of someone who dislikes him.
  2. The Vittles website offers subscriptions for accessing their content.
  3. Consider subscribing to Vittles for full access to their back catalog and new columns.

Date on the Calendar, Where Our Food Comes From, Advice About Advice

Austin's Analects • 19 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🍲 Food & Drink Food Industry Healthy Eating Advice
  1. Having a specific date on the calendar for a goal increases the likelihood of actually achieving it.
  2. Most of the food Americans eat is produced by big corporations, which can be harmful. Support local food sources and communities for better health.
  3. When taking advice, prioritize personal stories and insights from people you admire or aspire to be like over generic advice.
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factory food

let them eat cake • 79 implied HN points • 01 Feb 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cuisine Food production
  1. Hawker food quality may be declining over time, with pre-made components from central kitchens often used in preparation.
  2. Mass production isn't inherently negative and is essential for modern life, similar to sewers.
  3. Technological advancements are impressive, but there's a lack of incentive to develop new processes and machines.

200 | 4 Years of Food Safety, Food Fraud and Sustainable Supply Chains |

The Rotten Apple • 21 implied HN points • 04 Aug 25
🍲 Food & Drink Food Safety Food Fraud Sustainable Practices Nutrition Culinary Trends
  1. The newsletter focuses on food safety and food fraud, giving valuable updates every week. It's designed to help professionals and the public stay informed about important trends and news.
  2. Celebrating four years of running, there are special offers for group subscriptions that can save companies a lot of money. It's a great chance for teams to stay updated together.
  3. Past popular articles highlight serious issues like food fraud and allergen recalls. These topics are crucial for awareness about food safety and potential risks.

Six-Word Memoirs, Career Moves, Reverse Sear

Austin's Analects • 19 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Career Finance Personal Finance
  1. Six-Word Memoirs offer a concise way to connect with others by describing yourself in just a few words.
  2. When planning your next career move, consider mapping out adjacent careers and necessary skills to see what roles align best with your interests and strengths.
  3. A simple 'reverse sear' method can help you cook a perfect steak every time: season, oven cook, sear, and rest to enjoy a delicious meal.

The Food Is Poison, The Lobbyists Know It

QTR’s Fringe Finance • 24 implied HN points • 11 Jul 25
🍲 Food & Drink Nutrition Health Processed Foods Food policy
  1. Many foods we eat today are ultra-processed and full of harmful chemicals. These foods can make us sick rather than healthy.
  2. Ultra-processed foods can be addictive, similar to drugs, which makes it hard for people to stop eating them. They change how our brain works and influence our eating habits.
  3. The food industry and health system are connected in ways that may prioritize profit over our well-being. This often leaves people confused and unhealthy.

Spiced Pumpkin Cream Pie

Vittles • 79 implied HN points • 06 Nov 24
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Culinary History Baking Cultural cuisine
  1. Spiced pumpkin cream pie is a fun twist on a classic American dessert found in diners. It's a great option to share at events or enjoy throughout the week.
  2. Making cream pies became popular with instant pudding mixes, making it easier for busy home cooks to create impressive desserts. These pies often have a graham cracker or digestive biscuit crust, which is easy to prepare.
  3. The pumpkin cream pie recipe uses roasted pumpkin and warm spices for a unique flavor. It's best to make it a day ahead so it has time to cool and set properly.

everyday pie

let them eat cake • 139 implied HN points • 13 Jul 22
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Recipes Baking Food history Newsletter
  1. The author reflects on the joy and significance of making and eating pies regularly, emphasizing the value of repetition in learning and creating a continuous narrative.
  2. Repetition in cooking allows for skill-building and a deepening connection to the food, turning each pie into a meaningful chapter in a personal culinary history.
  3. The author suggests two other newsletters for readers interested in similar content, highlighting the admiration for the scholarship in one and the comforting nature of the content in the other.

no. 64: dislocation

let them eat cake • 79 implied HN points • 13 Jan 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Cuisine Recipes French cuisine
  1. Pâté-crôute is a versatile dish, similar to pizza, where creativity in both recipe and execution is key.
  2. Recipes for pâté-crôute often feature traditional French ingredients like cognac, armagnac, foie gras, and AOC game.
  3. Success in making pâté-crôute is not just about winning, but about honestly embracing the process and the outcome.

Food Notes, Week 17.23

The Analog Family • 79 implied HN points • 27 Apr 23
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Cooking Baking Meal Prep Food culture
  1. Baking was a big focus this week, with delicious treats like focaccia and macarons. It's fun to experiment with new recipes in the kitchen.
  2. Cooking helped create a variety of meals, with leftovers making lunchtime easy and enjoyable. Sharing meals with family made the week feel special.
  3. There was a mix of old favorites and new recipes, reminding us that food can bring joy and comfort. Trying different dishes keeps meal planning exciting.

The Secret Sauce of Managing Variety Through Modularity And Commonality in Fast-Casual Dining

Gad’s Newsletter • 26 implied HN points • 23 Jun 25
🍲 Food & Drink Dining Restaurants Food Trends
  1. Fast-casual restaurants can attract customers by offering a variety of choices. However, too much variety can confuse customers and harm sales.
  2. Using a few common ingredients in different ways helps restaurants keep their menus interesting without becoming too complex. This is known as modularity.
  3. Finding the right balance between variety and simplicity is key. Restaurants need to offer new items to excite customers but also ensure operations run smoothly.

market day

let them eat cake • 99 implied HN points • 26 Oct 22
🍲 Food & Drink Markets Supply Chain Competition Small businesses
  1. Wet markets in Singapore are seen as an inefficiency on a very efficient island, yet they continue to exist despite competition.
  2. Wet markets operate as highly efficient endpoints of a parallelized supply chain, with thousands of distributors and wholesalers servicing stallholders, promoting almost perfect competition and minimal overhead costs.
  3. The wet market system in Singapore is underpinned by government price controls on food and rent, creating a situation where stallholders function more as quasi-public servants than traditional business owners.

Food Notes, Week 16.23

The Analog Family • 79 implied HN points • 20 Apr 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Recipes Meal Prep Nutrition Family Meals
  1. Cooking has become a way to cope with stress and embrace creativity, even if meals feel rushed. It's important to balance time spent on job searching with cooking and family activities.
  2. Using the Instant Pot and recipes with simple ingredients helps make mealtime manageable, especially on busy days. It's a great way to use leftovers and make quick yet healthy dishes.
  3. Trying out new recipes, like curried cauliflower pie or pastitsio, can make cooking fun and enjoyable. It's all about experimenting and making meals that the whole family can love.

The Life and Death of the Hawker Centre

Vittles • 156 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cuisine History Policy Culture Tradition
  1. Hawker culture in Singapore was built on individual craft and diversity but is facing challenges due to modernization and standardization.
  2. Government initiatives are in place to preserve the hawker trade in Singapore, seen as a key part of the social safety net.
  3. While new hawker-inspired businesses have emerged, true hawker culture is deeply rooted in the authentic, independent stalls found in traditional hawker centers.

174 | The Nitty-Gritty of Risk Assessments | Food Waste Follow-up |

The Rotten Apple • 52 implied HN points • 03 Feb 25
🍲 Food & Drink Food Safety Food Fraud Risk Assessment Food Waste Nutrition
  1. A food safety risk assessment helps determine how likely it is for something harmful in food to make you sick. This process looks at the chance of illness and how serious it could be.
  2. Recent cases showed that salad can lead to food poisoning if it gets contaminated. In one incident, a salad caused many airplane passengers to fall ill due to a toxin from bacteria.
  3. A huge amount of food is wasted globally, especially at home. Efforts and resources are being shared to help people reduce food waste effectively.

Food Safety News and Resources | July

The Rotten Apple • 21 implied HN points • 14 Jul 25
🍲 Food & Drink Food Safety Nutrition Diet Cooking Food Regulations
  1. Children in China got sick because lead paint was used to color their food. This caused many to be treated in hospitals, highlighting serious food safety issues.
  2. Several food products in the USA are being recalled for safety concerns, including bread with undeclared nuts and mineral water contaminated with harmful bacteria.
  3. A restaurant employee in Kansas pleaded guilty after intentionally contaminating food, which caused illnesses among diners. This raises awareness about the importance of food safety and honesty in the food industry.

Vittles Reviews: A Restaurant in Diaspora

Vittles • 146 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Restaurant Reviews Cultural cuisine
  1. Vittles Reviews focuses on critical reviews of London restaurants, exploring cultural connections and the evolving dining scene.
  2. Little Nyonya in suburban London is a unique dining experience, showcasing a blend of Hong Kong culture and immigrant stories in a diaspora setting.
  3. The migration of Hong Kong communities to places like Sutton in London represents a significant cultural shift, influencing dining preferences and creating new culinary landscapes.

Beyond Gelato: A guide to London ice cream

Vittles • 236 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23
🍲 Food & Drink Vegan
  1. London has a diverse ice cream scene beyond traditional gelato.
  2. The London Ice Cream Index highlights interesting and unique ice cream spots.
  3. There are a variety of creative and unconventional ice cream flavors and styles to explore in London.

no. 49: cynical hometown flavor

let them eat cake • 179 implied HN points • 29 Jan 22
🍲 Food & Drink Culinary culture Cultural Appropriation Restaurant Industry
  1. Being mindful of how traditional dishes are recreated in different cultural contexts is important to avoid misrepresentation.
  2. Ownership and representation of traditional dishes in public spaces raise complex questions of cultural appropriation and intellectual property.
  3. Rather than focusing on ownership, emphasizing stewardship and respect for culinary heritage can lead to a more meaningful and respectful approach to cultural cuisines.

Looking deeply into your food

Low Fidelity • 39 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23
🍲 Food & Drink Food Waste Appreciation Exercise
  1. Over 34 million people in the US, with 9 million being children, suffer from food insecurity due to economic challenges.
  2. Food waste is a major issue, with approximately 39% coming from households, totaling about 42 billion pounds annually.
  3. Practicing mindful eating, like examining the journey of food before consumption, can raise awareness and appreciation for the food we have.

LiveBlogging a Pizza in the Cause of n=1 Science

The Heart Attack Diet • 39 implied HN points • 08 Aug 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Food Science Experiment Personal Experience
  1. The author conducted an experiment by live-blogging the process of eating a pizza to observe its effects on their energy levels.
  2. Eating pizza seemed to cause temporary effects like eye strain and mental fatigue, but overall, the author felt energetic and productive after the meal.
  3. The author concluded that their experience with carbs causing drowsiness was likely a transient issue, noting that pizza served as good fuel for their writing.

How to build fast and roast a pig

Splattern • 39 implied HN points • 21 Sep 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Food culture Social gatherings Food preparation
  1. Building projects fast is possible by starting early and working on parts of the design that are ready. Getting started ahead of schedule can really speed things up.
  2. It's helpful to keep teams small and include only the right people for design discussions. Having the right experts in the room leads to quicker and clearer decisions.
  3. It's important to document all the work you do and discussions you have. Recording everything helps keep track of progress and decisions made during the project.