With apple pie existing before the United States of America was an even a thought, the phrase 'as American as apple pie' is widely ironic. However, there is no denying that we Americans have definitely perfected the pastry dish's recipe over the past couple of centuries. Traditionally, many of us grew up eating a slice of apple pie accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. That isn't the case for the citizens of Vermont who prefer their pie with a slice of hard cheddar cheese. No, there's nothing wrong with your eyes and you read that right. Apple pie with a side of cheddar cheese.
With the state being known for its apple orchids, many bakers have had the opportunity to experiment with the world-renowned pie and came up with the bizarre combo that is now a Vermont food staple. Some residents who swear by the pie claim that the saltiness of the cheese perfectly balances the sweetness of the pie reminiscent to the combination of chocolate-covered pretzels. We're not exactly sure if that's true or not but if you're daring enough, try it for yourself.
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.