# food science (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover food science. Page: Feed: --- ## [How Much Quality Prime Rib Costs In 2026](https://www.foodrepublic.com/2240932/how-much-quality-prime-rib-cost-2026/) _2026-08-20 · staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) · Food Republic - Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips_ Prime rib is known for being pricey, but you definitely don't want to skimp on quality. How much will a good roast set you back at the supermarket in 2026? ## [I Miss the Old Days When Aesthetics Mattered](https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2026/08/18/i-miss-the-old-days-when-aesthetics-mattered/) _2026-08-18 · Dwight Furrow · Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine_ It wasn’t so long ago that the most intense arguments in wine were about aesthetics. They were philosophical, occasionally personal, and often quite nasty. But Continue reading ## [The Chain With The Cheapest Fried Seafood Platter In 2026](https://www.foodrepublic.com/2238485/cheapest-chain-for-fried-seafood-platter-2026/) _2026-08-17 · staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) · Food Republic - Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips_ If you feel like a fried seafood platter from a reliable chain restaurant, the cheapest option is available as a weekday lunch special for $12.49. ## [What's The Candy Company With The Highest Sales In 2026?](https://www.foodrepublic.com/2235583/candy-company-highest-sales-2026-mondelez-international/) _2026-08-17 · staff@foodrepublic.com (Cami Cox) · Food Republic - Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips_ The world's leading candy company in 2026 actually produces a variety of tasty treats, with a focus on cookies, chocolate, and baked snacks. ## [10 Taylor Farms Retail Food Products That Have Been Recalled In 2026](https://www.foodrepublic.com/2235486/taylor-farms-retail-food-products-recalled-2026/) _2026-08-12 · staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) · Food Republic - Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips_ This year, Taylor Farms - the food supplier for so many restaurants and grocery stores - has had to recall its products twice within a month. ## [Will AI Replace Wine Criticism?](https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2026/08/11/will-ai-replace-wine-criticism/) _2026-08-11 · Dwight Furrow · Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine_ Originally published at Three Quarks Daily. In World of Fine Wine, Master of Wine Benjamin Lewin speculates about whether AI could replace human-generated wine criticism. Continue reading ## [The 9 Best New Fast Food Menu Items Of August 2026](https://www.foodrepublic.com/2230306/best-new-fast-food-menu-items-august-2026/) _2026-08-04 · staff@foodrepublic.com (Jack Rose) · Food Republic - Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips_ To help you navigate the drive-thru this month, here are the best new fast food releases for August 2026, including a few limited-time items. ## [What's New At Costco: August 2026 Edition](https://www.foodrepublic.com/2230370/new-costco-products-august-2026/) _2026-08-04 · staff@foodrepublic.com (Alba Caraceni) · Food Republic - Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips_ Costco is always bringing new items to its shelves, but you can't add all of them to your cart. As such, consider these for your first Costco trip this August. ## [The Best New Walmart Groceries You Can't Miss In August 2026](https://www.foodrepublic.com/2230150/new-walmart-products-august-2026/) _2026-08-04 · staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) · Food Republic - Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips_ Walmart keeps the new groceries coming, and August is packed with fresh finds across every aisle, from snacks and quick meals to refreshing drinks. ## [Wine and Psychological Health](https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2026/08/04/wine-and-psychological-health/) _2026-08-04 · Dwight Furrow · Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine_ The New York Times seems to have discovered the value of community. They have been in the forefront of the new prohibition, repeatedly reporting without Continue reading ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZYIagGu0E3WM) _2026-08-04 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [The 8 Best New Aldi Groceries You Can't Miss In August 2026](https://www.foodrepublic.com/2225202/new-aldi-finds-products-august-2026/) _2026-07-28 · staff@foodrepublic.com (Alba Caraceni) · Food Republic - Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips_ New Aldi Finds hit shelves each month, and August brings several delicious debuts - from snacks to desserts and appetizers - that you won't want to miss. ## [What Happens When Every Wine Region Wants to Be Premium?](https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2026/07/28/what-happens-when-every-wine-region-wants-to-be-premium/) _2026-07-28 · Dwight Furrow · Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine_ A friend recently told me about a wine dinner he attended devoted to Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, a region in East Central Italy in the foothills of Continue reading ## [15 Dollar General Cookware Finds You Can't Miss In 2026](https://www.foodrepublic.com/2222640/cant-miss-dollar-general-cookware-finds-2026/) _2026-07-25 · staff@foodrepublic.com (Carlos C Olaechea) · Food Republic - Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips_ Dollar General doesn't just have some groceries for when you need something inexpensive; the chain also has good quality cookware. Here's what's coming in 2026. ## [Wine Review: LUNAE Vermentino Colli di Luni D.O.C. 2024](https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2026/07/23/wine-review-lunae-vermentino-colli-di-luni-d-o-c-2024/) _2026-07-23 · Dwight Furrow · Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine_ 100% Vermentino; steel fermented, aged in steel on fine lees for 3 months; fruit from controlled vineyards in the foothills of Luni, Castelnuovo Magra, and Continue reading ## [To Dry Farm or Not? That is an Aesthetic Question](https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2026/07/21/to-dry-farm-or-not-that-is-an-aesthetic-question/) _2026-07-21 · Dwight Furrow · Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine_ Irrigation usually enters wine discussions via viticultural practices, water policy, regional regulation, or sustainability. But irrigation also shapes what wine tastes like and what we Continue reading ## [What's The Best-Selling American Whiskey At The World's Top Bars In 2026?](https://www.foodrepublic.com/2217613/best-selling-american-whiskey-michters/) _2026-07-18 · staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) · Food Republic - Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips_ What's the best-selling American whiskey as of 2026? While massive names are the obvious guesses, an unexpected brand actually holds the title. ## [When Is a Wine Flaw No Longer a Flaw?](https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2026/07/14/when-is-a-wine-flaw-no-longer-a-flaw/) _2026-07-14 · Dwight Furrow · Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine_ In wine culture, wine faults create fierce disagreements. Some people find volatile acidity thrilling. For others, a hint of it will cause them to pour Continue reading ## [Why Aromas Defeat Language](https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2026/07/07/why-aromas-defeat-language/) _2026-07-07 · Dwight Furrow · Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine_ Wine tasting notes are full of nouns that reference fruits and other aromatic substances. These are helpful in giving readers a foothold in understanding a Continue reading ## [How Many Wine/Food Pairing Theories are There?](https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2026/06/30/how-many-wine-food-pairing-theories-are-there/) _2026-06-30 · Dwight Furrow · Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine_ I don’t know if anyone has tried to make a canonical list of wine/food pairing theories. But in looking through some of the empirical studies Continue reading ## [Wine Criticism Should Explain How Wine Works](https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2026/06/23/wine-criticism-should-explain-how-wine-works/) _2026-06-23 · Dwight Furrow · Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine_ Most wine writing tells us three things: whether the critic liked the wine, what the wine smells and tastes like, and how good it is Continue reading ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/v6TWglNwvHrd) _2026-06-23 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [Is Terroir a Sensory Fact, a Story, or a Critical Practice?](https://foodandwineaesthetics.com/2026/06/16/is-terroir-a-sensory-fact-a-story-or-a-critical-practice/) _2026-06-16 · Dwight Furrow · Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine_ Terroir may be the most important word in wine and also one of the least useful when left unexplained. Some people treat terroir as an Continue reading