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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Fun food fact of the week: Why asparagus makes urine smell funny

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Spring has finally sprung in Berkeley, and with it comes an exciting array of Spring produce, including asparagus. While to some, this means delicious asparagus risotto, grilled asparagus and creamy asparagus soup, to others this signifies the return of the dreaded asparagus pee. Read More…

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Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Brushing your teeth or eating pineapple or artichoke can drastically change the way foods taste.

Fun food fact of the week: Why do some things change the way foods taste?

Brushing your teeth is great for your oral health and general social acceptance, and eating your fruits and vegetables will make you grow big and strong, but why do these foods make things taste so awful? Read More…

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Thursday, April 4, 2013
Tired of all the cereal that gets in the way of your marshmallows? Look no further than the Internet for your solution.

Fun food fact of the week: Cereal marshmallows in bulk

I sympathize with those of you who sift through bags and bags of Lucky Charms to painstakingly remove all of the hearts, stars, horseshoes, clovers and blue moons. Even worse, what is one to do when traveling abroad, and cereal marshmallows are nowhere to be found? Read More…

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Thursday, March 7, 2013
SPAM, an American food staple, has come a long way from its early days feeding hungry troops in the U.S. Army.

Fun food fact of the week: The origin of SPAM

Shockingly, most people don’t know the origin of this American food staple. If simply reading the word SPAM has not yet triggered your gag reflex, read on for some fascinating facts. Read More…

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