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Why straws make the drink better

TheFoodGeek, contributor | July 17th, 2010

Some drinks are better drunk through a straw. Sure, that's partially because straws are fun. There are good reasons why, though it is all in your head, it's not all imaginary.

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Sweet and Sour: Opposing forces

TheFoodGeek, contributor | November 19th, 2009

A discussion of how different, basic flavors interact.

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Saving Garlic from Sprouts

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Garlic is a wonderful addition to many foods, but it seems like it's a lot easier to find bad garlic than good garlic. Find out what causes garlic to lose its wonderfulness and how to prevent that from happening.

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Essence of Coffee

TheFoodGeek, contributor | June 11th, 2009

What are the secrets to great coffee, both the ones we know and the ones we have yet to find?

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