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The Accidental Scientist: Science of Cooking Exploratorium
Candy Bread Eggs Pickles Meat Seasoning
     
  From felled mastodons to filet mignon, humans have been eating meat for some 2.5 million years. Once a catch-as-catch-can treat, meat is now the main part of many a sitdown meal.  

Did You Know?
   
  Kitchen Lab
Explore recipes and activities, including how to test steak for doneness using your hand, and more.
  Science of Meat

Inside the Meat: fat, proteins, collagen,
and more.

Comparative
Muscle Chart
 
       
 

Thanksgiving Science
Find out the difference between turkeys and hens, discover why temperature is critical, and investigate different cooking methods

Share & Discuss
Share your favorite recipes for barbeque, brining a turkey, or pickling fish.

  

Visit a BBQ

Bo's Barbecue and Catering: See video tips from a grilling guru on how to serve up the best barbeque.
 
 

 

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