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October 12, 2010

Fruits and Veggies and Eggs Oh My!

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Last night in Food Science lab was all about fruits, veggies, and eggs!

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Some fun facts we learned:

  • Rhubarb is actually a veggie, not a fruit
  • A cracked egg’s yolk will stand taller if it’s fresh
  • Put peeled potatoes in water to keep them from browning
  • Ethylene gas ripens fruit; it’s also released by ripe fruit, which is why placing fruit in a paper bag makes it ripen faster!

Also, canned veggies are not as tasty (or pretty) as fresh or frozen. But I think we already knew that 🙂

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There were also brownies involved! One batch made regularly with an egg, and the other with tofu.

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The tofu brownies came out SUPER fudgy. Yum!

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We also practiced some knife skills! The key? A sharp knife 🙂

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I’m ashamed to say I’ve let my knives at home get rather dull. Our professor had a cool knife sharpening kit and I might need to get one! Do you guys have any knife sharpening recommendations?

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We had our midterm in my Maternal & Children’s Nutrition class today — whew, glad that’s over! I think (hope) it went well, but we’ll see. I’m off to power yoga and then getting together with some of the girls for wine and snacks in celebration of our midterm being over 🙂

Have a great night, friends!

- anne
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29 comments
  • Katie @ Healthy Heddleston
    October 12, 2010 · 5:06PM:
    How much tofu equals 1 egg? Just curious on the substitution.. that would be great for vegans :)
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    • Anne P
      October 13, 2010 · 8:39AM:
      About 1/4 C pureed silken tofu is equal to one egg :)
      Reply
  • Mary (A Merry Life)
    October 12, 2010 · 5:06PM:
    That looks like a fun class. Agreed on canned veggies tasting horrible compared to fresh!
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  • Stephen
    October 12, 2010 · 5:15PM:
    First, it was great to see you this weekend, as usual. Second: Sarah and I have this knife sharpener and have been quite happy with it (we also have a number of Wusthof knives we've slowly aquired which we're very very happy with with). http://www.amazon.com/Wüsthof-2904-7-W-fcsthof-2-Stage-Sharpener/dp/B0009NMVRI
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  • Desiree October 12, 2010 · 5:17PM:
    I also just recently heard from my CSA farm not to store apples with other fruits or veggies because of the ethylene gas contained in the apples - it will make the other fruits or vegs spoil faster.
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  • Lisa (bakebikeblog)
    October 12, 2010 · 5:35PM:
    oooh I am intrigued by the tofu brownies!
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  • Dorry
    October 12, 2010 · 6:04PM:
    The green bean photo is awesome to show comparison. We used to eat canned green beans like crazy in college - so glad I kicked that to the curb. :) I wonder if the same thing goes for apples - putting them in water so they don't brown...I might do an experiment! Have fun tonight. Drink some vino for me. :)
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    • Renie October 12, 2010 · 6:58PM:
      I toss mine in lemon juice and it keeps them from turning brown. It has to do with the vitamin C I think.
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  • Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun
    October 12, 2010 · 6:10PM:
    I never sharpen my knives either. Probably why chopping veggies is such a pain. And canned veggies are so much less appealing than fresh or frozen. We still eat canned sweet peas on occasion though.
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  • Renie October 12, 2010 · 6:29PM:
    I agree with Dorry, the green bean photo really shows the comparison. Although, I am partial to the flat Italian cut green bean. When we lived in Blue Ridge, Ga. they used to call them "white half runners"(a Carolina bean.) Which brownies are the tofu ones. The both look scrumptious.
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  • Maren
    October 12, 2010 · 6:44PM:
    Congrats on your midterm! It's the best feeling crossing one of those off the to-do in class list :)
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  • Southern Fiber
    October 12, 2010 · 7:51PM:
    It sounds like you're having so much fun at your Food Fcience labs! I enjoyed those interesting facts, especially the one about the fruit and ethylene. I'm still trying to convince my husband that steamed veggies taste better than canned :/ Awesomesauce news on your midterm!!
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  • Lauren
    October 12, 2010 · 8:05PM:
    Okay, I am ashamed to admit that I actually like canned green beans a little more than fresh. But only green beans, the rest of the canned veggies are pretty nasty.
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  • J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog)
    October 13, 2010 · 12:26AM:
    I like the sound of tofu brownies! They look delish.
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  • ida October 13, 2010 · 12:32AM:
    Some cookware shops will sharpen knives for free. A Southern Season might even do it.
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    • Anne P
      October 13, 2010 · 8:36AM:
      Oooo I need to research that... !
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  • Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run]
    October 13, 2010 · 1:08AM:
    I remember learning all those fun facts in my Elementary Foods class last semester. Oh, how I wish we had classes together =] I have my Science of Food midterm tmrw - ahhh! Gotta study...
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    • Anne P
      October 13, 2010 · 8:38AM:
      Good luck on your midterm!!!
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  • Kristy
    October 13, 2010 · 7:48AM:
    We just got our knife bags in culinary school yesterday! We learned all about sharpening. The stone is key for sharpness then you finish with the steel to straighten it and strengthen. Knife skills take a bit of development right? :-) Atleast for me!
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    • Anne P
      October 13, 2010 · 8:44AM:
      Exciting! We learned on Monday that sharpening basically straightens the knife, because we naturally bend knives one way when we cut... so cool!
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  • Kat
    October 13, 2010 · 9:02AM:
    Hey!! We have that knife!! It was my husband's one request when using our wedding gift cards :-) And yes, that was probably the most unexpected & surprising wedding gift bonus - I'm in LOVE with our knives! It makes such a difference!
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  • Ali (food, fitness, fashion)
    October 13, 2010 · 11:49AM:
    That class looks so fun! I never new a fresher egg yoke would stand taller, thanks for the fact. Those canned green beans look yucky to me, they are so off-color. Did the tofu and egg brownies taste any different or was it just a texture thing?
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    • Anne P
      October 13, 2010 · 11:51AM:
      The tofu ones were a little nuttier, but mostly it was just that the tofu ones were super fudgy! Yum :)
      Reply
  • amanda @ Hungry Vegan Traveler
    October 13, 2010 · 1:21PM:
    I love reading about your program! It gets me considering a registered dietitian program again... Tell me: what is the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist? I Googled it awhile back, but couldn't really tell any major differences.
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    • Anne P
      October 13, 2010 · 2:13PM:
      Basically, a nutritionist is WAY less credible. Nutritionist = some sort of short (most likely online) course. Registered Dietitian = years of school, intense science courses (a specific set of coursework outlined by the American Dietetic Assoc), 3 internships (also outlined by the ADA), and taking the RD exam (basically like the bar for lawyers). Big difference :)
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  • Erika MC October 13, 2010 · 2:10PM:
    Sounds like you are learning a lot and having fun! How do you replace tofu for an egg?
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    • Anne P
      October 13, 2010 · 2:39PM:
      One egg = 1/4 C blended silken tofu :)
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  • Kate October 14, 2010 · 3:19PM:
    Hey Anne! I've been a reader for a while and I've never thought to comment before. But I'm going back to become an R.D. too and we did nearly the exact same thing in our food lab on tuesday! We added acids and bases to potatoes and cabbage (blech!) and cooked broccoli all kinda ways! Just thought I would share :)
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    • Anne P
      October 14, 2010 · 5:38PM:
      How fun! Best class ever :)
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