What the Heck is Mead?
Known as Nectar of the Gods, mead may be one of the world’s oldest alcoholic beverages. The earliest evidence for mead is 7th century BC in China. Recently, mead has been spotted in literature (Harry Potter, and Lord of the …
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What the Heck is Kombucha?
I just returned from the Institute of Food Technologist (IFT) annual show in Las Vegas and the trend of fermented foods is large and continues to grow. In fact, at IFT, Innova Market Insights identified there was a 35 per …
What the Heck is Koji?
Fermentation is a food trend I’ve been writing about for the past five years. When it comes to food and beverages, fermentation has often struck people as unexplained forces of nature producing unique flavours, colours and textures. I remember my …
Composition with jars of pickled vegetables. Marinated food
What the Heck is the Gut Microbiome?
Digestive Health has always been an interest of mine. Since 2004, when I was recruited to be part of a Scientific Advisory Board for Danone, the mind-gut connection has been a fascinating topic for my clients and one of my …