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The Curse of the Pharaohs
Ever heard of the Curse of the pharaohs?
It is called so a curse cast upon anyone who "disturbs" the sleep of an ancient Egyptian Ph...
19
Nov
Blog
06
Nov
Less weapons, more cooking!
Harry Brearley was a metallurgist, born and raised in Sheffield, UK in between XIX and XX century.
He was taught this job by his fat...
05
Nov
Yin, Yang and Blast Chiller
Ever heard of Yin and Yang?
Well, you may have come across these terms. More likely, thanks to that friend who keeps talking about q...
03
Nov
Pizza and inflation
Saying Pizza is a kind of food is an underestimation.
Well, ok, considering where I come from, I might be biased, right.
But let ...
29
Oct
Catering Equipment and Human Evolution
About 2.5 millions years ago, the Homo Habilis introduced meat in his diet. Raw meat, more precisely.
The guys back then spend hours...
27
Oct
The First Lady and the White House Kitchen
When FDR was elected for the first time at the White House, his wife, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, aimed to shape a more active role for her...
19
Oct
Cato the elder and his dry-cured meats
Back in the good ol' days of Ancient Rome there was this guy, who had a brilliant career both in the Army as well as in the Roman Senat...
18
Oct
Dry-ageing like a Hun
The Huns were a nomadic people, very inclined to war and pillage.
Their raids caused so many troubles to the Roman Empire and to the...
16
Oct
Utilitarianism in the kitchen!
Ever heard of Henry Sidgwick?
An English philosopher from the XIX century. A look that reminds Rasputin.
But, definitely, another kin...
15
Oct
A Focaccia Wedding
The name of the worldwide known italian bread Focaccia has its origin in the latin "Focacia", meaning baked on the "focus" (hearth/fire...
