Liz Cook

2025-10-26 • cooking culinary food industry humor

The author, Liz Cook, explores the concept of 'Frankenfood' through the lens of xanthan gum, contrasting it with the whimsical substance Flubber from the 1997 film. She humorously discusses the properties and uses of xanthan gum, ...

2025-07-21 • food cancer personal history taste testing cancer treatment

The author reflects on her mother's experience with chemotherapy and its impact on her sense of taste. After her first treatment for breast cancer, her mother finds that food tastes blunted and flavors are altered, leading to a de...

2026-01-26 • recipe midwest pizza food culture ranch dressing

A humorous exploration of the Pizza Ranch chain leads to a creative recipe for a ranch dressing that embodies the flavors of pizza.

2025-07-21 • potatoes cooking recipe american cuisine asian cuisine

This blog post provides a recipe for a hybrid potato salad that combines elements of Japanese and American styles. It includes ingredients like russet potatoes, scallions, cucumber, pickled beets, mayonnaise, and mustard. The auth...

2026-01-25 • cooking recipe pizza dressmaking herbs

This blog post provides a recipe for a flavorful pizza-inspired dressing using buttermilk, tomato paste, and a blend of spices and herbs.

2025-04-29 • cooking recipe nostalgia culinary compact disc

The text discusses the discovery of a 1995 CD-ROM set called Cooking with Dom DeLuise, which contains a collection of recipes and videos of the actor demonstrating cooking techniques. The author shares their experience with the CD...

2025-01-23 • professional sports leagues candy food review shaq-a-licious xl gummies shaquille o'neal

The author writes about their experience with Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies, expressing their love for the candy and the flavors. They also discuss Shaquille O’Neal's nicknames and their admiration for the gummies.

2025-01-07 • health culture food diet tips bacon

The text discusses the cultural conversation around restriction and indulgence, focusing on the history and popularity of turkey bacon as an alternative to pork bacon. The author reflects on the taste and preparation of turkey bac...

2024-10-07 • food safety asian cuisine kansas city sports teams homemade pasta restaurant standards

The author discusses the challenges of making homemade pasta and the differences between home food safety and restaurant standards. They also talk about go-to restaurant dishes and the popularity of Japanese food in Kansas City.

2024-05-02 • journalism ethics food industry restaurant reviews

The text is about the author's experience as a restaurant critic and her decision to stop writing restaurant reviews due to ethical concerns and the lack of support from her employer. She discusses the challenges of responsible cr...

2024-02-29 • running nutrition education tasting events and notes barbecue

The text is about the author's experience with running gels and her attempt to create a more palatable alternative using barbecue sauce. She describes her process of creating the gel and her experience of using it during a run. Th...

2024-02-29 • recipe barbecue nanoparticle gel

The recipe for Barbecue Boost, Quickly (BBQ) Running Gel includes ingredients and steps to make the gel.

2024-01-12 • food cooking grief and bereavement joy garnish

The text is about the book 'How to Garnish' by Harvey Rosen, which is a guide to creating edible garnishes. The author discusses the book and its content, as well as her own experiences with creating garnishes. The text also touch...

2024-01-11 • cooking recipe garnish cucumber

The text provides a recipe for creating a cucumber shark garnish, adapted from a source. It includes detailed instructions on how to carve a cucumber to resemble a shark, and suggests using the garnish to present to guests or as a...

2023-09-30 • food cooking culinary

The author shares a story about making baba ganoush without tahini and how it turned out inedible. She discusses the pressure to be a good cook and the cultural implications of 'bad' food. The author argues that it's okay to be a ...

2023-06-03 • risk alcohol candy divorce licorice

The author discusses her love for savory sweets and her experience with salmiakki, a salty black licorice from Finland. She shares her experiment with salmiakki and alcohol, and reflects on her recent divorce and her tendency to t...

2022-11-29 • tasting events and notes pigs in a blanket hot dog

The author expresses her disdain for competitive eating contests and her preference for enjoying food leisurely and with toppings. She shares her fantasy of sampling every hot dog configuration and her quest to create tiny hot dog...

2022-11-23 • newsletter and rss management thanksgiving recipes stickers haterade

Haterade turned two, and the author celebrated by eating 12 hot dogs. She also thanked the subscribers and announced the availability of Die-cut Haterade stickers. The author also linked to one of the first Haterade posts she ever...

2022-10-26 • nostalgia nutrition education pop culture school lunch

The text is a nostalgic reflection on the author's experience with school lunch pizza and the impact of nostalgia. It discusses the author's memories of school lunch pizza, the nutritional standards for school lunches, and the aut...

2022-10-26 • recipe pizza school lunch

The text provides a recipe for school lunch pizza crust, including the ingredients and instructions for making the crust.

2022-09-25 • alcohol taste testing mint liqueurs

The text discusses the author's experience with different mint-flavored alcoholic beverages, including mouthwash, peppermint schnapps, and crème de menthe. The author conducted a blind taste test and provided detailed descriptions...

2022-08-27 • cultural traditions finnish culture mämmi

The text discusses the author's experience learning Finnish and discovering the traditional Finnish dessert, Mämmi. The author shares her family history and the challenges of understanding her heritage. She also provides a recipe ...

2022-07-16 • food cooking recipe tv barbecue

The text is a collection of responses to reader questions about various food-related topics, including BBQ joints in KC, smoked paprika peanut butter cookies, pork tenderloin vs schnitzel, The Bear TV show, meatloaf, and crispy Br...

2022-07-05 • food cooking recipe beverage

The text is a collection of questions and answers about food and drink, as well as some personal anecdotes and musings. It includes advice on cooking in hot weather, the science behind lemons and limes, and the author's thoughts o...