Why are mustard seeds hot like chili peppers? Why is some mustard bright and mellow, while others are murky and hot? Here's the quick breakdown on how mustard works in the kitchen!

Brain Freeze

Daniel Kohler · November 4, 2016

The painful headache that accompanies some of our favorite icy treats is something that even doctors and scientists debate. There are a few theories that have been put forward to help explain the pain, and I've got some quick remedies to help you quell the nasty feeling when it starts to attack!

Breakfast, Dairy Free, Dessert, Fall, Gluten Free, Home & Family, Snack, Video, Winter

Home & Family: Maple Syrup

Daniel Kohler · October 20, 2015

As the weather takes a turn into cooler temperatures I find myself longing for maple syrup. I want to imbue its flavor into everything I bake, be it savory or sweet. Well, if you're wondering where that sweet sap comes from and how we get it, look no further!

Breakfast, Read, Winter, Spring, Fall

Maple Syrup Science

Daniel Kohler · October 14, 2015

When the weather changes, and the air becomes crisp with wintery anticipation our minds turn to the burnished flavors of fall. Apple, cinnamon, pumpkin, and that king of all syrups: maple. At some point in our lives each of us has pulled a bottle of the liquid gold off the grocery store shelf and marveled at the price tag. Indeed, maple syrup is a costly item, but one that is more than worth the investment

Read, Home & Family

Rice, Decoded

Daniel Kohler · September 21, 2015

Rice is the staple food for over half of the world’s population. As a commercial crop it has the third highest worldwide production (after maize and sugarcane). But, considering that much maize is not even grown for human consumption, rice is the most important crop to our species. It provides more than one fifth of the calories consumed around the world by humans.

Breakfast, Dairy Free, Drink, Fall, Gluten Free, Home & Family, Spring, Summer, Video

Home & Family: Electrolyte Refuel

Daniel Kohler · September 15, 2015

Looking to refuel after a grueling workout? Learn the science behind electrolytes and get a better understanding of what your body needs when you've been sweating.

Breakfast, Dairy Free, Dessert, Dinner, Drink, Gluten Free, Fall, Home & Family, Spring, Summer, Video, Winter

Home & Family: Fermented Coffee

Daniel Kohler · August 29, 2015

Microbes are the oldest life form on this planet. They can be found in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, and indeed inside our own bodies. Check out how food-hackers are changing the flavor of coffee with these tiny organisms!

Video, Home & Family

Home & Family: Muscle Fiber

Daniel Kohler · June 4, 2015

Ever wonder what makes some muscles darker than others? We've all got a preference when we sit down at the dinner table, some of us are die-hard white meat lovers and some are obsessed with dark meat. Whatever your inclination, here are some things to know about muscle fiber when you get in the kitchen.