In this week's episode, we look back on 2016 and the food trends we loved, such as La Croix and ramen, and the ones we didn't, such as pumpkin spice and kale. We also take a quick look back to what food were trendy 50 years and 100 years ago. Then we look to the future and what we think (and hope) will be big next year in 2017. Also, we help settle a dispute about a coveted chocolate chip cookie recipe during our Food Fight segment.
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Merry Christmas, Hungry Squared listeners! We are first jumping into this episode by covering some quick Christmas fun facts, then other weird Christmas facts like fruitcake and oyster stew (who knew?)! Then, we talk about the history of gingerbread and also how to build a structurally-sound gingerbread house. Then we help our Food Fight listener, and remind ourselves how not gain 20 lbs during the holidays!
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This week, we have the privilege to geek out on data with Tricia Callahan from Once a Month Meals, as she breaks down the back story of how she started out at Once a Month Mom to creating a database and software to run Once a Month Meals. She gives us some tips on how to meal plan and make freezer meals--it's like a gym membership! Our listeners get a 15% discount at www.onceamonthmeals.com by using the code HUNGRY15.
We also try to figure out what fancy gift our Food Fight listener could bring to a fancy work party.
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This week, we get down to where it all starts, the tongue, and break down the basics of taste. We also talk about the genetics of taste and some of the genes and other environmental factors that will play into how we taste things and if we're going to like something or not. We try our darnedest not to judge those people who are picky eaters! And on this week's Food Fight, we help a listener come up with some ideas to giving holiday gifts that won't break the bank.
Let's taco 'bout it!