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Crunch Factor: The Multisensory Science Behind Snack Appeal

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By Jill Beaverson
| Prepared Foods Verified
IngredientsFormulationFlours, Grains & PastaFruits, Vegetables & Nuts While flavor is the overriding key to a food’s popularity, the main selling point world-famous snack food brands use to market some of their most popular product lines takes a back seat to that most popular texture, “King Crunch.” Crunchiness is “the music of mastication,” according to aroma and flavor researcher Alan Hirsch, M.D., as quoted in the article, “The science behind why we crave loud and crunchy foods” (by Jake...
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Rising to the Challenge of Organic Baking

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By Jill Beaverson
| Prepared Foods Verified
People love baked goods. However, the business of baking in conformity with organic standards is fraught with challenges. The cost and sourcing of ingredients, addressing specific benefits, and some baking processes themselves have made formulating within these restrictions all the more difficult. Cost of ingredients could be considered the primary challenge, especially since sourcing organic ingredients has become much easier than it was in years past.
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Bakers Find ‘Going Organic’ Easier Than Ever

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By Jill Beaverson
| Prepared Foods Verified
The organic movement continues its upward trajectory and expected to jump from nearly $80 billion in annual sales by the end of 2023 to more than $116 billion in 2030. As the popularity of baked goods in the organic category grows, certain aspects arise that remind bakers how different organic baking can be from mainstream baking.
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The Small Town Lake In Missouri That's An Idyllic Summer Day Trip

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By Stephanie Zeilenga, Liz Oliver, Beth Price-Williams, Jill Beaverson
| Only in Your State
Posted in Missouri On The Water Time at the lake just might be the most relaxing way to spend a summer day in Missouri. While we can go to one of the lakes with a sandy shore, perfect for sunbathing, sometimes we need a break from those beach days. When you prefer a laidback adventure without jumping into the water, make your way to this small town lake in Rolla, Missouri. Have you been to this small town lake in Missouri? What did you think?
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Visit Bonnie View Nature Sanctuary, One Of Missouri's Most Underrated Natural Areas And A Great Summer Destination

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By Beth Price-Williams, Stephanie Zeilenga, Liz Oliver, Jill Beaverson
| Only in Your State
Posted in Missouri Nature A summer day is meant to be spent outdoors, especially in Missouri. While we could probably spend just about every day floating, swimming, or by the water, sometimes we want something a little different. Even if you only have an hour or two, you’ll quickly discover this nature sanctuary in Columbia, Missouri, is an idyllic place to explore on a summer day. Have you been to Bonnie View Nature Sanctuary in Columbia, Missouri? What did you think?
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These Stargazing Events At Gateway Arch National Park In Missouri Are The Coolest Things You Can Do This Season

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By Beth Price-Williams, Jill Beaverson
| Only in Your State
Posted in Missouri National & State Parks With its balmy temperatures, summertime was just made for stargazing. We’ve got no shortage of parks in Missouri to sit back and marvel at the nighttime sky. For a unique stargazing adventure, however, mark your calendar for one of the upcoming stargazing events at Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis, Missouri. Do you plan on going to any of these stargazing events at Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis, Missouri? Have you been to any yet this year?
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The Train-Themed Restaurant In Missouri, Fritz’s Railroad Restaurant Is Perfectly Whimsical

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By Beth Price-Williams, Stephanie Butler, Jill Beaverson
| Only in Your State
Are there other themed restaurants in Missouri? You’ll find an abundance of themed restaurants in Missouri, including Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl & Grill in the Ozarks. Part of the popular Cedar Lodge, the whimsical restaurant in Missouri is an ideal destination for fun. After you eat, bowl a few games. Keeping with the animal theme, consider a visit to The Pig BBQ in Fredericktown, a unique restaurant in Missouri.
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The London Tea Room Is An English-Themed Tea Room In Missouri

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By Stephanie Butler, Jill Beaverson, Beth Price-Williams
| Only in Your State
Posted in Missouri Food & Dining, Unique Dining Sometimes all it takes is a sip of tea to whisk us straight across the pond to London, where afternoon tea has long been a tradition. Join in that beloved British tradition when you visit this tea room in Missouri. Sip tea; have a bite to eat, and engage in good conversation. You won’t find a better way to relax and recharge. There is not a parking lot at The London Tea Room.
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Find The Best Trips to Take Near You in Missouri

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By Beth Price-Williams, Stephanie Butler, Liz Oliver, Jill Beaverson
| Only in Your State
The North Pole Train Ride In Missouri That Will Take You On An Unforgettable Adventure
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