Physical Equilibrium - Core Matters » Cooking http://www.physeq.com/blog Physical Equilibrium Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:10:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 The “Miracle Fruit” Makes Everything Taste Great http://www.physeq.com/blog/2009/12/15/the-miracle-fruit-makes-everything-taste-great/ http://www.physeq.com/blog/2009/12/15/the-miracle-fruit-makes-everything-taste-great/#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:03:39 +0000 admin http://www.physeq.com/blog/?p=126 fruitLast week, I attended a party in Brooklyn hosted by my friend Jeremy. This party, tapped as a “flavor tripping party,” was unlike anything I had ever been to. It wasn’t about drinking alcohol or playing card games, rather it was to taste a West African fruit known as Synsepalum dulcificum, better known as the “Miracle fruit” to some. According to an archived article in the New York Times, “when placed on your tongue (Synespalum dulcifcum), this fruit releases a protein called miraculin, which binds with the taste buds and acts as a sweetness inducer when it comes in contact with acids.”

At first, I wasn’t sure if this was a gimmick or if it would actually work; but after swirling the fruit around in my mouth – something awesome happened. It made everything I ate taste incredible – lemons and limes tasted like candy, garlic like butter, vinegar like honey, Guinness beer like Corona and Two Buck Chuck tasted like grape juice! This little known “Miracle Fruit” is available in the United States and can be purchased online at http://flavortripping.wordpress.com/.

However, I definitely recommend trying it with a group of friends – it makes for a really fun time and an interesting night out!

]]> http://www.physeq.com/blog/2009/12/15/the-miracle-fruit-makes-everything-taste-great/feed/ 0 NYC Cooking School Opens in Chelsea http://www.physeq.com/blog/2009/12/08/nyc-cooking-school-opens-in-chelsea/ http://www.physeq.com/blog/2009/12/08/nyc-cooking-school-opens-in-chelsea/#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:43:03 +0000 admin http://www.physeq.com/blog/?p=117 The NYC Cooking School is opening up its first school in Manhattan on 23rd Street in Chelsea.  Just in time for the new year, the school will offer a variety of classes this winter, including:
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  • The Best Winter Soups
  • How to Cook Fish
  • Fensh Bistro Supper
  • Vegetarian Suppers
  • Guide to Winter Braising

Each class is 2.5 hours at $90, with a maximum of 12 students attending. Included are a complete recipe packet and a full sit-down meal at the end of class. And bringing wine is recommended! Click here for more information and to register.

I highly recommend these types of classes – they’re a great way to learn some healthy, hearty and tasty recipes.

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