On this menu: a post-Thanksgiving catch-up, featuring a lively discussion on eating old leftovers, the ultimate showdown of blue cheese vs. ranch, and the much-debated "great salad debate." Plus, Emily serves up the conclusion to her story from a previous episode.
After further research the Girlz will note the following:
- Blue cheese is not really moldy feta - here’s the difference:
- Blue Cheese: Made from cow, goat, or sheep milk, it is deliberately inoculated with specific strains of edible mold (Penicillium). This mold creates the characteristic blue or green veins and gives it a sharp, tangy flavor. Examples include Roquefort, Stilton, and Gorgonzola.
- Feta: A brined cheese made from sheep's milk or a mix of sheep and goat milk, feta is crumbly, tangy, and salty.
The mold in blue cheese is safe and part of its design, while feta is a mold-free cheese!
When asking ChatGPT:
Does a salad have to have lettuce to be a salad? 🥗
No, a salad doesn’t need lettuce to qualify as a salad! The term "salad" broadly refers to a dish made of mixed ingredients, often served cold and typically accompanied by a dressing. A "salad" is more about the combination of ingredients and flavors than the inclusion of lettuce!
- Anua Double Cleanser -
Chicago Businesses highlighted:
- Choc Choc
- Bird's Nest
- Lost Larson
- All too Well
- Gemini
- Mon ami gabi
- Doma
- Evette's
- Kyōten
- Gretel
Do you lose your taste buds? (According to ChatGPT)
Yes, it is common to lose some taste buds and sensitivity to taste as you age. Here’s why:
- Humans are born with about 10,000 taste buds, but the number begins to decline after age 50. This can lead to a reduced ability to perceive certain flavors, especially salty and sweet.
- Aging can lead to a decrease in saliva production, which is important for dissolving food and delivering it to taste buds. Less saliva can dull your sense of taste.
- The nerves and receptors that help transmit taste signals to the brain may also become less effective over time.
- Chronic conditions (like diabetes) or medications often taken in older age can affect taste perception.
However, not everyone experiences significant taste loss, and it can vary widely between individuals. A diminished sense of smell, which also occurs with aging, can further reduce the perception of flavor, as smell and taste work closely together.
Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok for behind-the-scene moments and more. Click here to suggest future topics or pull up a seat to the table.
32 mins
32 mins