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Foam on Food: Love It or Hate It?

One of the benchmarks of the molecular gastronomy is foamed food, which has gotten a frivolous rap in recent years.
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One of the benchmarks of the molecular gastronomy is foamed food, which has gotten a frivolous rap in recent years. But one of the movement's pioneers, Wylie Dufresne, recently defended it, saying, "You're eating something rich . . . in this very light, ethereal, delicate way. I think that's a nice juxtaposition." While he admitted that many chefs were using it improperly, he added, "I just think people went after it unnecessarily," and cited ice cream and bread as foamed foods that aren't going anywhere anytime soon. Do you agree, or are you over foamed food?

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Beer Sommelier Marc Stroobandt Shows How to Get a Foamy Head
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Simple Tip: Hold a Beer Glass Straight For a Foamy Beer Head

At the Tales and Ales lunch in Aspen, Stella Artois master beer sommelier Marc Stroobandt led the beer tasting.
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At the Tales and Ales lunch in Aspen, Stella Artois master beer sommelier Marc Stroobandt led the beer tasting. I remembered the Belgian brew expert from a lamb luncheon he'd hosted the year before, where he championed a head on beer: "Don't be afraid of foam on your beer. If you're short on the foam, then you'll be short on some flavor."

This year, Stroobandt demonstrated the perfect pour. He began by holding the glass entirely vertically, rather than tipping it as so many of us do, to prevent too many suds from entering the glass. At the very end, he leaned the pilsner glass ever so slightly to fill it to the very top. Did you know you're supposed to preserve the foam on your brew?

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Yoga Block Can Be More Than Just Blocks
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Yoga Block Can Be More Than Just Blocks

I am a huge fan of using blocks when practicing yoga.
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I am a huge fan of using blocks when practicing yoga. They are often used by beginners and those with injuries to help them modify certain postures, but they are also used by experienced and flexible yogis as tools to get deeper into poses.

Blocks come in many shapes, sizes, and they can be made out of many different materials including cork, foam and bamboo. If you're not sure where to begin, get a 4 inch yoga block and start with that. Once you learn ways to use it, you can figure out of you need to add more blocks to your home studio.

Here's a basic list of the different kinds you can get.