The Food Thread

[Holden Afart]

Thread delivers!

 

[Sascha Franck]

I’m pretty sure capsaicin is not an antiseptic/bactericide.

Well...

Antibacterial properties of capsaicin and its derivatives and their potential to fight antibiotic resistance – A literature survey

Antibiotic resistance is endangering public health globally and gives reason for constant fear of virtually intractable bacterial infections. Given a limitation of novel antibiotic classes brought to market in perspective, it is indispensable to explore ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Capsaicin as an inhibitor of the growth of the gastric pathogen Helicobacter pylori

Abstract. Capsaicin, the active ingredient in chili, has been implicated as both a cytoprotective and a detrimental agent to the gastric mucosa. The effect

academic.oup.com

Capsicum fruits as functional ingredients with antimicrobial activity: an emphasis on mechanisms of action - Journal of Food Science and Technology

Capsicum spp. fruits (CFs) are a basic ingredient in the diet and have been used as active ingredients in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food products, due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antimicrobial properties. The antimicrobial activity is the most studied...

link.springer.com

and a little more populistic:

Is Spicy Food Good for You?

Spicy food can do more than make your tongue tingle and forehead sweat. Read about the ways that eating fiery fare can benefit your health.

health.clevelandclinic.org

Spicy Food Challenges: Harmful or Healthy?

While a spicy food challenge isn’t likely to have lasting benefits, there are some surprising health benefits to eating spicy food over time.

www.uhhospitals.org

 

[DrewJD82]

I’m guessing wildly here… A little Google might help… But I don’t wanna bother with the Alphabet…

It may be that lamb/mutton was considered poor folk food here in America and people always wanted to “eat better”… Migrating to beef?

Also, there were huge land/territory wars over cattle versus sheep in America. Sheep destroy the grazing grounds for the cattle ranchers (they ate the whole grass plant) so they were at odds with each other forever.

Perhaps the beef ranchers won out; seems so.

Hahahaha I dunno about America wanting to “eat better”…..we’re not exactly leading the charge on obesity reduction. That said, we did eliminate a few staples of the English/European dishes that I’m not too upset about.

It was a staple when I grew up and when I’d tell my friends at school we had it the night before I’d often get my balls busted for being poor as it‘s always been known as a ‘poor person food’, even the beef version. Early America was quite poor and I wouldn’t be surprised if the ‘more bang for your buck’ aspect of a large cow vs a smaller lamb played a role in that, as well as the land grazing aspects you mentioned.

What’s funny is that you go to a nice restaurant down here and they’ll have it on the menu for like $30 like it’s some kind of special item deserving of that price when a cook just mashed some potatoes, threw some corn and parsley over some beef and called it a day.

 

[fretworn]

Well...

Antibacterial properties of capsaicin and its derivatives and their potential to fight antibiotic resistance – A literature survey

Antibiotic resistance is endangering public health globally and gives reason for constant fear of virtually intractable bacterial infections. Given a limitation of novel antibiotic classes brought to market in perspective, it is indispensable to explore ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Capsaicin as an inhibitor of the growth of the gastric pathogen Helicobacter pylori

Abstract. Capsaicin, the active ingredient in chili, has been implicated as both a cytoprotective and a detrimental agent to the gastric mucosa. The effect

academic.oup.com

Capsicum fruits as functional ingredients with antimicrobial activity: an emphasis on mechanisms of action - Journal of Food Science and Technology

Capsicum spp. fruits (CFs) are a basic ingredient in the diet and have been used as active ingredients in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food products, due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antimicrobial properties. The antimicrobial activity is the most studied...

link.springer.com

and a little more populistic:

Is Spicy Food Good for You?

Spicy food can do more than make your tongue tingle and forehead sweat. Read about the ways that eating fiery fare can benefit your health.

health.clevelandclinic.org

Spicy Food Challenges: Harmful or Healthy?

While a spicy food challenge isn’t likely to have lasting benefits, there are some surprising health benefits to eating spicy food over time.

www.uhhospitals.org

I read everything you posted and still maintain my position

 

[Sascha Franck]

I read everything you posted and still maintain my position

I'm sure you're an ace in microbiology.

 

[fretworn]

Monster Kansas City short ribs being braised for 3 1/2 hours today

 

[Sleezy E]

oh my...

 

[fretworn]

The “sear”

 

[la szum]

Wow!

I need a 2nd Dutch Oven. Was actually shopping for one yesterday.

Those 6 QTs, fret?

 

[fretworn]

Wow!

I need a 2nd Dutch Oven. Was actually shopping for one yesterday.

Those 6 QTs, fret?

One Le Crueset, and one Fred Meyer special … !

 

[la szum]

Nice! I want a second one I can leave as a dedicated Fry Station.

 

[Orvillain]

Got my diet down.

 

[norminal]

Fuck. Now I’m craving some good BBQ.

 

[fretworn]

 

[fretworn]

Leftovers… thinking about stripping that meat and making “short rib” tacos w/ some toppings …

 

[la szum]

I love the taste of Beef Rib and Short Ribs.... but man by the time they are cooked, tender
enough to eat, and that fat has been rendered there is not a lot of actual meat left.

Tacos sound ....

 

[Bob Zaod]

It's not gear but totally necessary for the collective well being of this forum, plus, you might get some inspiration.

I like a good omelette and sushi.

We also have a few Pizza threads.

Pizza

Every other pizza I order, I tend to order a specialty pizza from wherever I’m ordering from, just to try something different. A new joint just opened up and whenever I look at Italian food, I figure if I’ve never heard of the cheese before, it’s probably really good. That thought hasn’t steered...

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The Gear Forum Home Pizza Thread

Pushing my luck with another culinary enthusiast type thread. Anyone else make their own pizza? I enjoy it, started last year and am starting to get moderately good results. I make my own fermented dough, and use a Ooni Karu 12 multifuel oven, usually with coal to provide the main heat and...

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Staples for me now are Green Chili Stew and Huevos Rancheros

 

[fretworn]

Staples for me now are Green Chili Stew and Huevos Rancheros

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My two favorite foods, brother

 

[Bob Zaod]

Had one of my favorite dishes for lunch today: Wurstebrei („sausage mush“)
It‘s a traditional German/Westphalian dish that basically consists of minced slaughterhouse leftovers and pearl barley. It looks like grey vomit and is usually served with potatoes, beet and - yes - pickles. Love it, but probably wouldn‘t touch it if I wouldn‘t have grown up with it.

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I am sure I'd love it. It looks delicious to me.

 

[Bob Zaod]

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Last bit of shepherd’s pie for you @la szum

That looks fantastic. I grew up on Shepherds pie. For some reason (never to this day figured it out) my Mom and Gramma called it Chinese Pie.