EATING AND DRINKING
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In high-income countries, we tend to eat too much red meat, which boosts the risk of some cancers and heart disease.
Talking about Eating Less Red and Processed Meat Provokes Strong Feelings
A recent report focuses explicitly on what the science says about how red and processed meat affects our health—and the health of the ecosystems on which we depend. Read more
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Aperol Spritz: The Sparkling Connotations of One of the World’s Most Beloved Cocktails
The spritz appeals to so many palates because it at once manages to combine the chic and the simple, the fun and the sophisticated, the retro and the modern, along with the bitter and the sweet. Read more
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No, You Shouldn’t Wash Raw Chicken before Cooking It
So why do people do it—and what does the research say about the risks of chicken-washing? Read more
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How Does Ice Cream Work?
To get a perfectly creamy, smoothly textured frozen treat, we need more than just a low temperature—it takes a careful interplay of chemistry and three states of matter: solid, liquid and gas. Read more
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How to Make Orxata de Xufa
When it really gets hot in Barcelona, many reach for a cold glass of "orxata." There are many "orxaterias" in town, or you can try your hand at making your own! Read more
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Alluring, Classic, Glamorous: The History of the Martini Cocktail
The martini cocktail has existed in a range of guises throughout its ice-cold, crisp life and several stories exist as to its origins. The “classic” martini is made with gin and vermouth and garnished with an olive or a twist of lemon. Read more
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Vermouth's New Golden Age
Head to one of Barcelona’s many vermut bars and enjoy the revival of this trend that goes far deeper than what’s in the glass. Read more
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Do You Need to Wash Rice before Cooking?
Despite its universal appeal, the question asked in every kitchen, be it a professional one or your own home, is whether you should rinse your rice before cooking. Read more
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Why More Foam Makes for the Best Beer-Drinking Experience
What makes for the ultimate beer drinking experience? Some like theirs in a frosty glass, others with a wedge of lime. But when it comes to froth—or the head as it’s commonly known—what’s the best amount and how can it be achieved? Read more
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Turmeric: Here’s How It Actually Measures up to Health Claims
Despite the lack of research showing benefits in humans, turmeric (and curcumin) are widely marketed as anti-inflammatory supplements for a range of conditions—including joint pain and arthritis. Read more
