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MIKE POMRANZ   May 24, 2018 In recent years, plenty of studies—many of them conducted by Oxford University’s  Charles Spence —have surfaced on how sound can affect how food tastes, with loud noises making food taste blander. (Research even suggests that we can attribute  bad-tasting airplane  food to the loud noise of the cabin—although that's clearly not the whole story.)  But beyond affecting how food tastes, can the  music in a restaurant  also affect what we order? A recent study from the University of South Florida suggests that might be the case… and not in a subliminal message, order the $75 surf-and-turf sort of way. Instead, researchers found that simply raising or lowering the volume of ambient music in a restaurant led people to order unhealthier or  healthier food . According to the study , billed as the first “to look specifically at how volume dictates healthy vs. non-healthy food choices” and published in the  Journal of the Academy of Marketing S

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Source: University of Exeter Summary: The many threats facing bumblebees can be tested using a 'virtual safe space.' This is a bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius). Credit: Matthias Becher The many threats facing bumblebees can be tested using a "virtual safe space" created by scientists at the University of Exeter. Bumble-BEEHAVE provides a computer simulation of how colonies will develop and react to multiple factors including pesticides, parasites and habitat loss. The tool lets researchers, farmers, policymakers and other interested parties test different land management techniques to find out what will be most beneficial for bees. Field experiments can be very timely and costly, so results from Bumble-BEEHAVE can help refine and reduce the number of experiments needed. Bumble-BEEHAVE -- which is freely available online -- is a powerful tool that can make predictions, according to a new study. "We know that pollinator decline is a really b

There are many variations of pancake recipes. There are also many names: griddle cakes or griddle cakes or hot cakes or flapjacks. We are sure that recipes vary some by region, but what is probably more consistent is the use of the various names. we believe "pancake" is the most popular or at least most widely understood name. Ingredients: 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup/125g flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup/260ml milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon/5ml melted butter Directions: Sift the dry ingredients. Add the egg and milk and stir gradually to make a smooth batter, add melted butter. Heat and grease lightly a griddle or skillet. Pour the cakes on the hot griddle/flat top. When the cakes are full of bubbles turn with a pancake turner, brown the other side. Grease lightly after each baking. Serve with fresh berries or maple syrup and butter. private chefs and event catering Palm Beach + Boca Raton + Fort Lauderdale + Miami Beach i

Like we always say, “Once you learn the basics , you can do almost anything”.  Use this egg to cream ratio with any quiche you want to make.  You can use full fat cream, half and half or milk. It all depends on you diet and your eating habits.  Non-dairy milks work well too Serves 6 (1) 9 1/2 inch/ 24 centimeter pie crust partially blind baked 3 eggs 1 ½ cups/375ml whipping cream or half and half or milk ½ teaspoon of salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Pinch of nutmeg Preheat the oven at 375F/190C/Gas 5 Beat the eggs, cream and seasoning in a mixing bowl until blended. Check seasonings. Pour into blind baked shell. Set in upper third of preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the custard has puffed and browned. If using cheese 1/2-1 cup/60-120g grated cheese (your choice) Place in blind baked shell then pour in the egg mixture and bake. We used cheddar and added 4 scallions/green onions cut up. private chefs and event caterin

This is one  of those “kitchen miracles”. You will wonder why you ever used eggs as a binder. Serves 4-6 1 1/2 lbs/675g ground turkey 1 onion minced, or 2 teaspoon/10ml dry onion 1 cup/225ml crisped rice crumbs 1/2 teaspoon/2ml garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon/2ml dry thyme 1/2 teaspoon/2ml Italian seasonings 1/4 teaspoon/1ml salt 8 turns on pepper mill 1 tablespoon/15ml Worcestershire Sauce 1 heaping tablespoon/15ml minced fresh parsley 2-3 tablespoons/30-45ml stock or water Preheat oven to 375F/190C/GasMark5 Combine turkey with all ingredients except water. Add water and mix well. Using your hands form mixture into 2 inch/5cm balls and place on baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until browned. For spaghetti and meatballs place the baked meatballs in a pot of simmering marinara. Cook covered for another 20-30 minutes for extra flavour. private chefs and event catering Palm Beach + Boca Raton + Fort Lauderdale + Miami Beach info@yadachef.com |

It is that time of the year across the country.  Here in South Florida we have the honor of being able to grill outside almost year round.  The summer time months, to many, are synonymous with grilling and cookouts. Hot dogs, hamburgers, sausages, steak and chicken sizzling away on the grill with the guys gathered around the coals with a cold drink in hand all “knowing the best way it should be done”.  For me I think of clams, lobsters, mussels. No matter what it means to you it usually evokes memories of good times past and thoughts of those to come. I’ve decided to shy away from the usual recipes and give what I hope will become some new favorites.  All are quick and easy. Most important is they are Tasty! Fire up the grill, whether it is gas, electric, brisket or natural charcoal (my choice) and let’s get ready for some good times. Haddock Fillets (sub tilapia, red snapper, ling fish) Serves 4 4 fish fillets 1 tsp/5ml fresh ginger, minced 2 cloves garli