After this semester, I still feel that food is a good way to bring people together, but my views on food have grown and changed over time. Coming to this class, I was already familiar with the topics of GMOs, organic foods, and plant-based alternatives coming into this class. I …
Health Claims
I think that the current guidelines that we have in place for making health claims shouldn’t be changed. The level of evidence necessary is high, but it needs to be high so we can confidently know that the claims are true. If we lower the guidelines for these health claims …
Uglies Kettle Chips
Uglies potato chips are made using potatoes that don’t meet the esthetic expectations of producers and are used to make small batches of kettle chips. Doing this reduces unnecessary food waste by using produce that may have otherwise been disposed of. Their website claims that food waste is landfills largest …
Fairtrade Chocolate
Tony’s Chocolate is labeled as Fairtrade and B Corp. The Fairtrade label means that their ingredients have been sourced from producers that meet strict guidelines that emphasize fair international trade. Tony’s Chocolate isn’t quiet about their opinion that they have better ethics than most mainstream chocolate companies. Their motto is …
Lactaid Milk Recalled for Potential Almond Presence
HP Hood LLC and the FDA announced a voluntary recall of Lactaid milk for the potential presence of almonds. The recall affects 96oz bottles with the best-by dates of November 22nd-December 4th. This recall affects 27 states, including Nebraska, and consumers are advised to return any recalled products for a full …
Transparent Pumpkin Pie
I first came across a YouTube tutorial for making transparent pumpkin pie in 2018. The idea was fascinating, but I still have yet to try it. Since it is the season of all things pumpkin spice, I decided it was a good recipe to share this season. It is a …
Bringing People Together
Being able to cook and eat with your loved ones allows you to become closer and learn more about them. Spending this time together may not happen in other circumstances due to how busy life can be. In my family cooking is an everyday event that I started participating in …