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All About Australian Meat Pies! (Written By Someone Who Doesn't Really Like Meat)

Brent and Michael are Going Places • 569 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cuisine History Ingredients Culture
  1. Many cultures have delicious dishes that involve meat and veggies cooked inside dough.
  2. Meat pies have been popular for thousands of years and are enjoyed in various countries like the UK and Canada.
  3. Meat pies are a loved food in Australia, where they were introduced by convicts in the 18th century.

Kitchen Project #118: Crispy Apple Custard Pie

Kitchen Projects • 1081 implied HN points • 22 Oct 23
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Cooking techniques Food history Desserts
  1. Apples come in a variety of flavors and textures, making them versatile for baking.
  2. Understanding the ripening schedules of fruits can help in preserving their freshness and flavors.
  3. When making apple pie with filo pastry, pre-cooking the apples to prevent sogginess and incorporating custard can result in a delicious and crispy dessert.

Three Things

Dinner: A Love Story • 1139 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Books
  1. Jenny Rosenstrach shares an easy salmon dinner recipe using gochujang paste for a flavorful glaze.
  2. Nigel Slater's new book 'A Cook's Book' is a blend of memoir and appealing recipes that inspire creativity in the kitchen.
  3. A roundup of well-loved kitchen gear and gadgets to make cooking more enjoyable and efficient.
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222 | How does cereulide get into infant formula? Which GFSI Scheme is Best? |

The Rotten Apple • 52 implied HN points • 19 Jan 26
🍲 Food & Drink Food Safety Food Fraud Regulation Certification Supply Chain Microbiology
  1. Cereulide in the infant formula recall likely came from a contaminated ingredient, possibly ARA oil made by fungal fermentation, where the toxin from a starchy fermentation substrate could partition into the oil.
  2. Cereulide is a heat‑stable, highly potent emetic toxin produced by Bacillus cereus in starchy materials; once formed it survives cooking and reheating, so control relies on preventing bacterial growth (rapid cooling, cold storage ≤5 °C, strict hot‑holding or discard rules).
  3. Pick a GFSI certification that fits your target markets, company maturity, local auditor availability and budget because there’s no one‑size‑fits‑all; importantly, GFSI clarified auditors with equivalent industry experience (not just degrees) remain eligible, easing the auditor shortage.

no. 82: intermittent industry

let them eat cake • 379 implied HN points • 22 Mar 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Food Industry Home Cooking Food culture
  1. Starting a pop-up business after a layoff is common for many people, leading to a mix of traditional and innovative products.
  2. Working in the food industry can be seen as both a necessity and an aspirational choice, impacting various communities.
  3. Traditional food practices like making kueh are facing challenges from modernization, impacting the taste and availability of culturally significant dishes.

Three Things

Dinner: A Love Story • 1100 implied HN points • 03 Oct 23
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Cooking tips
  1. Seafood Simple book by Eric Ripert demystifies seafood preparation for home cooks.
  2. Quick ideas for weeknight dinners: Green Enchiladas, Fall Pasta, Braised Beans, and Spicy Chicken Pieces.
  3. Deciding on kitchen wallpaper can be overwhelming, gather opinions and suggestions before making a choice.

It's Giving: GenZ Groceries

Snaxshot • 579 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Trends CPG Flavors Wine
  1. GenZ is reshaping the food and beverage industry by focusing on new flavor fusions, cleaner ingredients, and aesthetic appeal.
  2. GenZ's influence is evident in the rise of creator packaged goods and a new wave of unique flavors in products like MyMuse soda and Bawi's agua frescas.
  3. This generation is redefining traditional concepts in food and beverage, such as with the development of non-alcoholic aperitifs, innovative salad dressings to improve moods, and chill-able wines tailored to mood and occasion rather than origin.

The Food Safety Impact of Food Fraud: What 795 Food Fraud Cases Tell Us About Real Risk

The Rotten Apple • 42 implied HN points • 26 Jan 26
🍲 Food & Drink Food Safety Food Fraud Risk Assessment Supply Chain Regulation Research
  1. Food fraud creates food safety risks. New research has measured how often fraud incidents also pose safety hazards by analyzing 795 cases.
  2. Not all fraud is equally dangerous: the study categorizes which types of fraud, which hazards, and which foods are most likely to cause safety problems.
  3. The findings give practical guidance for industry to prioritize monitoring and prevention so resources target the fraud types and food products that pose the biggest safety risk.

Flavour Chords

Vittles • 128 implied HN points • 26 Nov 25
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Baking Desserts Beverages Ingredients Food culture
  1. Flavours are experienced like musical notes, and combining them creates "flavour chords" that guide how recipes are imagined and built.
  2. Concrete examples are given: chamomile, hazelnut and smoked honey sablés, and a bay leaf, ginger and clementine hot chocolate, each paired with soundscapes to deepen the tasting experience.
  3. Brief moments of taste and sound can leave long-lasting memories that fuel creative obsession and careful refinement in the kitchen.

Chloe-Rose Crabtree's Mushroom Stroganoff Focaccia

Vittles • 112 implied HN points • 03 Dec 25
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Baking Bread Vegetarian Comfort food Home Cooking
  1. Putting mushroom stroganoff inside focaccia creates a fluffy bread with hidden pockets of rich, creamy sauce, combining two unlikely dishes into one satisfying bite.
  2. The focaccia dough needs at least 24 hours of resting and the stroganoff should be chilled before spreading, so it’s best to prepare them a day ahead.
  3. This is a handy way to use leftover stroganoff and makes a less-messy, shareable dish — you can also dip the focaccia into extra sauce for more flavour.

Bakeryland

Wordloaf • 589 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Baking History Industry Propaganda
  1. The game 'Pillsbury Bakeryland' was created by Pillsbury in 1936 to teach kids about bread making and selling.
  2. The game features scripts that show how to sell bread in different settings like house-to-house, wholesale, and retail.
  3. The game was part of the baking industry's campaign to promote buying bread over baking it at home, reflecting changes in bread baking practices in America from 1929 to 1933.

This is my favorite bean recipe

Read Max • 1659 implied HN points • 27 Nov 24
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Cooking Nutrition Food culture Meal Prep
  1. Beans are very easy to cook, and you can make them tasty with just a few ingredients. Remember to simmer them until they're done, adding fat and salt for the best flavor.
  2. You can customize your beans by adding whatever ingredients you have on hand, like herbs, spices, or even a cheese rind. This makes them versatile and delicious.
  3. Leftover beans are great because you can use them in many meals throughout the week. They can be eaten on their own or added to dishes like pasta or toast.

Food Safety News and Resources | February

The Rotten Apple • 31 implied HN points • 02 Feb 26
🍲 Food & Drink Food Safety Recalls Regulation Supply Chain Outbreaks Seafood
  1. A strain of Clostridium botulinum that sickened infants was found in organic whole milk powder used in ByHeart formula, traced to a third‑party supplier and sparking blame between suppliers.
  2. Shrimp recalls for cesium‑137 contamination from Indonesian products are continuing, and some recalled shipments were not added to the FDA advisory page.
  3. WHO has updated INFOSAN manuals to strengthen national outbreak surveillance and response, and free guidance and webinars are available on allergen validation, metal detection, and international outbreak investigations.

KP Community Recipe: Mom’s sharlotka by Olya Loza

Kitchen Projects • 845 implied HN points • 02 Nov 23
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Family Memories Baking Home Cooking
  1. The recipe for Mom's Sharlotka cake is simple and nostalgic, made with apples and basic ingredients.
  2. The cake symbolizes bridging summer and autumn, home and away, and carries fond memories of family moments.
  3. The recipe is flexible and forgiving, allowing for variations in apple types and sizes, making it a comforting and versatile dessert.

Gummies for Gourmands

A Small and Simple Thing • 471 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink
  1. Recreational marijuana use is legal in many states and leading to new products.
  2. THC edibles are used for relaxation, destressing, focus, and reducing alcohol intake.
  3. Exploring dispensaries reveals luxury retail experiences and high-quality edibles like gummies made with unique ingredients.