Umami has a savory or “meaty” flavor, and it can boost boost a dish’s flavor as well as curb your appetite. The taste comes from the presence of glutamic acid, which is typically present in ...

Fork lifting up a piece of steak while full steak rests on plate - amine chakour/Shutterstock Steak is a worldwide favorite, loved for its delicious flavor and satisfying texture. While factors like ...

MSG was first discovered by Dr. Kikunae Ikeda who, while boiling down his wife's kelp broth, discovered that if he extracted the leftover crystallized compound, he could create glutamic acid (aka the ...

The Hilo Meishoin Mission monthly newsletter is often full of history and interesting facts about the people and places of Japan. Reverend Junshin Miyazaki is great if you are interested in getting ...

Thanksgiving is perhaps the quintessential American holiday. The fourth Thursday in November provides a moment to reflect on the good fortune of the past year and a chance to share a meal with friends ...

Melissa Breyer was Treehugger’s senior editorial director before moving to Martha Stewart. Her writing and photography have been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, National Geographic, ...