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Curious Cook: Jackfruit of all trades... and a little durian on the side
The jackfruit is a worldwide hit, particularly with those looking for meat substitutes. Curious Cook columnist Chris Chan explores the evolution of the fruit, and compares it to the durian too.
Curious Cook: Mapping the future of food
Curious Cook columnist Chris Chan looks at the future of food, which should include reduced meat consumption, a more varied plant-based diet, and even new varieties of food made from insects.
Curious Cook: Risk and the micromort, Part 1
Curious Cook columnist Chris Chan talks about micromorts and the risks associated with various activities like eating, running and walking.
Curious Cook: Is sustainability sustainable?
Curious Cook columnist Chris Chan looks at sustainability issues like food waste, toxins in fish and what will happen if bees die.
Curious Cook: Secrets of ginger
Curious Cook columnist Chris Chan talks about why ginger tastes hot, its curative properties and how ginger can be used to tenderise meat.
Curious Cook: How seedless fruits came to be
Curious Cook columnist Chris Chan talks about the origins and evolution of seedless fruits like watermelons, oranges and grapes.
Curious Cook: How digestion works in our bodies
Curious Cook columnist Chris Chan examines the way the body digests food and how food should be cooked in order to be safe for consumption.
Curious Cook: Pesticides and other thoughts
Curious Cook columnist Chris Chan examines pesticides on vegetables and fruits and finds out why honey is toxic to babies under one.
Curious Cook: The choices we think we have, part 2
In the second part of food columnist Chris Chan’s story on decision-making and choices, concepts like anchor prices and the decoy effect are explored.
Curious Cook: Some observations for 2019
From making your own pizzas to fun-sounding walkabout dinners, the columnist offers his food thoughts for 2019.
