MSG, or monosodium glutamate, has been accused of being toxic, headache-inducing, and downright evil for years. But is it really the bad guy of the culinary world, or just a misunderstood flavor superhero? Let’s dive into the science. What is MSG, Anyway? MSG is a flavor enhancer that boosts the savory goodness—called umami—in your food. […]
J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings is celebrated for its intricate world-building, deeply rooted in language, mythology, and culture. But let’s not overlook one of Middle-earth’s most essential ingredients: food. Yes, Tolkien’s epic saga might feature battles, magic, and heroic quests, but it’s also a culinary adventure worthy of a Michelin guide. Who knew […]
Whether you’re diving into a Big Mac, crunching on McNuggets, or questioning life choices with a Filet-O-Fish, there’s one universal truth: you’re getting fries with that. But what makes McDonald’s fries the crispy golden unicorns of fast food? It all started in 1949 with a pair of brothers, a pile of potatoes, and the San […]
A night of revelry can mean an uncomfortable day after. Everett Collection/Shutterstock.com Daryl Davies, University of Southern California; Joshua Silva, University of Southern California, and Terry David Church, University of Southern California Debaucherous evening last night? You’re probably dealing with veisalgia right now. More commonly known as a hangover, this unpleasant phenomenon has been dogging […]
Most whole foods contain more than one kind of macro. carlosgaw/E+ via Getty Images Tyler Garner, University of Texas at Arlington “I’m tracking my macros.” “I’ll pass on that, it doesn’t fit in my macros.” “I’m on the Macro Diet.” Macros seem to come up often in the corners of the internet and social media […]
Let’s face it: pouring wine is boring. You pop the cork, tilt the bottle, and—yawn—liquid goes into the glass. Where’s the drama? The pizzazz? Now imagine a skull vomiting blood into your goblet, like you’re hosting a vampire rave. Enter the skull puking blood wine bottle aerator, the only way to make your wine truly […]
Ah, Mexican Coke—the elixir of authenticity, the nectar of nostalgia, the beverage that makes us say, “It just tastes better, okay?” For decades, people have been willing to fork over extra cash for the glass-bottled “real deal,” supposedly sweetened with pure cane sugar rather than that nefarious high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). But what if I […]
Sure, Black Friday and Cyber Monday might be over, but since this is December, there’s still A LOT of amazing deals available for the holiday season! Here are some of the best one we stumbled on today! Please note that Geeks are Sexy might get a small commission from qualifying purchases done through our posts. […]
Sure, we’ve all had fun with gingerbread man during the holiday seasons, but thanks to novelty food company Brand Castle, the traditional holiday cookies are now shaped like badass ninjas! The Ninjabread man cookie baking kit comes with enough cookie mix to create twenty edible warrior (with icing) and four ninja cookie cutters. [Ninjabread Man […]
For the Star Wars fan who has everything, these pairs of light-up lightsaber chopsticks might be the perfect gift for the holidays! Oh, and yes, they have replaceable batteries, they’re BPA free, and they will arrive before Christmas according to the product page on Amazon. Be the life of the party with your friends and […]