The science of salmonella

Which came first...the chicken, the egg or the Salmonella bacteria? Salmonella wasn’t discovered until 1885, but it's been around for...well, practically forever, as far as this planet is considered.

Scientists reported in 2008 that Salmonella bacteria might be turned into tiny terminator robots that venture deep into cancerous tumors where conventional chemotherapy can't reach. It's all about using your powers for good versus evil, isn't it?

This week, a look at the science of salmonella.

TTFN, Fred.

Quote of the week: "After a time, you may find that 'having' is not so pleasing a thing, after all, as 'wanting.' This is not logical, but it is often true." - Commander Spock, Star Trek: The Original Series, "Amok Time"

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The Science of Salmonella

The History of Butter, Part 2

Butter was the only food ever defined by an Act of the U.S. Congress prior to the enactment of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938. Hey, if Congress thought it was important, it must have been.

This week, part 2 of 2 of the history of butter.

TTFN, Fred.

Quote of the week: "The truth is usually just an excuse for a lack of imagination." - Elim Garak, Deep Space Nine, “Improbable Cause"

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Butter Through the Ages Part 2

National Pancake Week

Whatever you may call them – battercakes, blini, blintzes, crepes, flapjacks, griddlecakes, hotcakes, johnnycakes or pancakes – they stack up to a plateful of good eating. Grab your griddles and whip out your whisks, because National Pancake Week runs from February 14th to February 20th, 2010.

This week, a look a National Pancake Week.

TTFN, Fred.

Quote of the week: "Believing oneself to be perfect is often the sign of a delusional mind." - Lieutenant Commander Data to the Borg Queen, Star Trek VIII: First Contact

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National Pancake Week

The History of Butter, Part 1

We have records of the use of butter as early as 2,000 years before Christ. The Bible is interspersed with references to butter, the product of milk from the cow. Not only has it been regarded from time immemorial as a food fit for the gods, but its use appears to have been divinely recommended and its users promised certain immunities against evil.

This week, part 1 of 2 of the history of butter.

TTFN, Fred.

Quote of the week: "Too much of anything, even love, isn't necessarily a good thing." - Captain James Kirk, Star Trek: The Original Series, "The Trouble with Tribbles

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Butter Through the Ages Part 1