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“A human being is primarily a bag for putting food into.”
—George Orwell
“Few scholars are cooks—and fewer cooks scholars. Perhaps this accounts for the fact that no other aspect of human endeavor has been so neglected by historians as home cooking.”
—Food Historian Karen Hess in her introduction to Martha Washington’s Booke of Cookery.
Artificial vs. Natural: When Flavors Collide
Two snickerdoodles entered the MSG arena, but only one could leave. One au naturel, one chock full of imitation & artificial ingredients. Which cookie took the cake?
[Brooklyn Brainery]
The results may surprise you!
March 2012
4 posts
Masters of Social Gastronomy:The Flavor Battles →
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Our next MSG lecture is on Tuesday, March 27, and it’s going to be the most epic yet, as we take on the history and science of imitation ingredients. There’ll even be a sample-heavy showdown where you get to definitively decide if there’s any difference between artifical and natural flavorings. more info More info and RSVP here!
