The recipe for a quality biscuit is definitely no secret, the internet is riddled with them. However, when it comes to biscuit preparation this is usually the last thing on a cook's mind when preparing an entire meal for guests/family. Many of us, tend to pop a can of premade biscuits open, pop those bad boys in the oven, and call it a day. Not the patrons of Mississippi though. Many Mississippians consider the biscuit just as important as any other food item one chooses to serve. And they may have a point in their devotion to the biscuit as it can make or break an entire meal.
The classic Mississippi biscuit features liberal amounts of buttermilk and butter creating a flaky yet soft melt-in-your-mouth experience that might make you consider ditching your meal altogether and continue reaching for the infamous rolls. Mississippi is considered the biscuit capital of the world and even holds an annual festival known as the Natchez Biscuit Festival that features a cook-off competition, demos, and crowns a Biscuit Queen. The festival curated by Regina Charboneau has been running since 2008 and has seen continual growth since its launch.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.