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Dec
7
2011

In case you ever wondered what kind of progress we have made as a civilization, this articles the best example you can find.
"A cheeseburger cannot exist outside of a highly developed, post-agrarian society. It requires a complex interaction between a handful of vendors—in all likelihood, a couple of dozen—and the ability to ship ingredients vast distances while keeping them fresh. The cheeseburger couldn’t have existed until nearly a century ago as, indeed, it did not."

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  • A cheeseburger cannot exist outside of a highly developed, post-agrarian society. It requires a complex interaction between a handful of vendors—in all likelihood, a couple of dozen—and the ability to ship ingredients vast distances while keeping them fresh. The cheeseburger couldn’t have existed until nearly a century ago as, indeed, it did not.
  • As Carl Sagan wrote in Cosmos, “If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.”
May
26
2011

"Four local chefs turn the most famous dish (the Big Mac combo) at McDonald's into a five-star meal" - Makes for some pretty interesting looking results

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May
5
2011

Includes the steps in the program along with explanations for why the diet is suggested.

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Apr
20
2011

Interesting site that helps you decide how long a food item is safe for consumption, irrespective of what its expiration date says. Wonder how well this relates to the Indian products.

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Jul
23
2010

Interesting concept catering to a niche - Gourmet food store providing cookery lessons and meal assembly, alongside food and cookery products

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Mar
29
2010

There you go: 'Scientists have finally confirmed what the rest of us have suspected for years: Bacon, cheesecake, and other delicious yet fattening foods may be addictive.'

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Dec
15
2009

Now you know what to do & how to do it. Wonder whether they'll come out with the perfect automated pizza cutter next...

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Nov
29
2009

Really geeky stuff
via http://www.neatorama.com/2009/11/28/periodic-table-cupcakes/

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Oct
27
2009

A handy way to order food online. I guess it was only a matter of time before someone did it in India. Only Ahmedabad & Mumbai at present. Gotta try it out some time. Description:
"Started by 3 IIM students, the site features number of restaurants and all

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Mar
20
2008

What to eat to counter different moods

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