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Grilling Guidesgrain-fed beef, grass-fed beef, smell, taste

Does Grass-Fed Beef Smell Different?

You are what you eat, and so are cows. So, yes, grass-fed beef may not smell similar to grain-fed beef. Many cows have a grain-based diet as opposed to conventional grass-based diets. Beef gotten from such cows smells different from grass-fed beef. The two beef variants even taste slightly different from each other. Most beef eaters may not notice this difference in smell, but it does exist. For the minority who can distinguish between both types of beef, they might notice that grass-fed beef may smell fatty while grain-fed beef may smell somewhat fleshy/meaty. Let's explore what exactly causes this…

Is Sherry Vinegar the Same as Red Wine Vinegar?

By Luong Tan

Food Science, Vegetable Guidesred wine vinegar, sherry vinegar, taste, use

Is Sherry Vinegar the Same as Red Wine Vinegar?

When speaking of condiments that put the delish in delicious, sherry vinegar and red wine vinegar easily make their way into the conversation. Although the above statement may suggest that sherry vinegar and red wine vinegar are not the same, we’re still going to say it for clarity. Sherry vinegar is not the same as red wine vinegar. Even though these two delicious sour-tasting condiments differ, one can be used to replace the other. So Is sherry vinegar the same as red wine vinegar? Before we dig deeper into their differences and uses, here’s a brief description of sherry vinegar and red…

By Luong Tan

Taste Testsartichoke hearts, taste

What Do Artichoke Hearts Taste Like?

Despite its fast-rising popularity in the US, a lot about this atypical-looking vegetable remains a mystery to many, from how it looks to its taste. Although quite peculiar-looking, artichoke petals and hearts have neither a unique nor uncommon flavor. So, what do artichoke hearts taste like? Generally, raw artichoke petals have an earthy tone to their flavor, while raw artichoke hearts taste sweet and slightly bitter like asparagus or celery. The flavor, texture, and even the color of artichoke largely depend on whether it is raw or cooked and the method used to cook it. In this post, we will…

By Luong Tan

Food Guides, Taste Testscelery, taste

Why does celery taste so bad?

Have you ever tasted your celery and reeled backward because it was so bitter? I know I have. Why does celery taste so bad? How should it even taste? We'll be answering these questions and more in this article- a fun expose on celery. So let's dive right in! Why does celery taste so bad? Celery should not taste unusually bitter. Sure it is not the sweetest vegetable, but it isn't all that bitter either. Most people would describe the taste as either firm, stringy, or lacking flavor. But not terrible. If celery tastes so bad, you might want to…

By Luong Tan

Food Guides, Taste Testsichiraku ramen, narutomaki, taste

What does Narutomaki taste like?

The Japanese food discourse is incomplete without mentioning Narutomaki, a seafood cake with a cute pink swirl in the middle. What Narutomaki taste like will interest you. However, if you are yet to try it, you're missing out. Adding a bowl of ramen, miso soup, or chicken udon noodle soup makes a big difference. But, if you're wondering what Narutomaki taste like before adding it to your diet, look no further. We're here to help. What does Narutomaki taste like? Narutomaki has this mildly fishy taste that leads many people to believe it is made solely from fish. However, it…

By Luong Tan

Food Guides, Taste Testsrecipe, soft shell crab, taste

What Does Soft Shell Crab Taste Like?

You are not yet a true seafood lover if you haven't tried soft shell crabs. And if you are hearing about them for the first time, it's a great thing you came across this article. What then does soft shell crab taste like. We'll be explaining what soft shell crabs taste like, what to expect when you eat them, and how to catch them. And we'll also share some recipes for cooking them. Stick around. What does soft shell crab taste like? We say soft shell crab taste like heaven on your palate- and we wouldn't be wrong about that!…

What Does Msg Taste Like? [What It Is and What Foods Have It]

By Luong Tan

Taste Testsfood, msg, taste

What Does Msg Taste Like? [What It Is and What Foods Have It]

Describing what msg tastes like might not be an effortless task because msg has a unique flavor that many don't know or have encountered but can't describe. Some describe its flavor profile as a little complicating. So, What Does Msg Taste Like? Msg has a flavor likened to 'umami.' Umami is the fifth flavor along with sweet, sour, salty, and bitter familiar to the tongue. Umami may be new to you if, like me, you were not taught that there was a fifth taste the tongue can sense. Umami defines a meaty flavor or a flavor that signifies the presence…