Nathanial Rawson

I'm just a young guy with an interest in strange food and too much time on my hands. I do like to cook, and have tried making my own style recipes since I was a kid. Some of them should be listed under the strange food category, but most of it wasn't bad.
Now, between college classes, I get to look for all the crazy food related stuff that everyone loves to talk about, and write it all down for you to read.

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April 15, 2014

Nothing wakes a body up in the morning quite like a good cup of coffee, and the latte is the king of the heap when it comes to pure caffeine content.   Ingredients:   2 coffee cups of...

April 15, 2014

You've seen them before, all lined up on the freezer racks like good little products. Their boxes emblazoned with promises of 'extra cheese-splosion in each bite' or 'double the...

April 15, 2014

The Big Mac is one of the most well-known foods on the McDonald's menu. And now with this recipe, you can make your own burgers that taste almost exactly the same! They even have special sauce...

April 15, 2014

Coca-cola isn't really the first thing that pops to mind when someone mentions 'Easter ham', but this strange recipe somehow manages to use the popular drink in the baking process without...

April 14, 2014

Thanksgiving may be a long way away, but the timeless combo of turkey and cranberry remains the same no matter the time of year. This recipe is not only easy to prepare, but it also brings about...

April 14, 2014

This recipe takes something that's already tasty, hoisin chicken, and sticks it into a wrap for easy, on the go eating. A perfect way to add a splash of asian flavor to lunches.  ...

April 14, 2014

Spelt berries are a form of ancient grain not unlike wheat in a way. They are cooked just like rice but contain far more vitamins and are way healthier. This recipe uses them in place of brown rice,...

April 14, 2014

Today is National Pecan Day, which, (in case you couldn't guess from the name) is an entire 24 hours in celebration of the Pecan. In honor of this chewy, healthy little nut, here's a recipe...

April 12, 2014

While the words 'Raspberry' and 'Soup' don't typically go together, this recipe aims to change that. Made with fresh berries and a splash of red wine, it's a lovely way...

April 12, 2014

The funny thing about 'worst of' food lists is that somewhere, in some part of the world, said terrible foods are normally considered perfectly sane, and even traditional. After all, no one...

April 12, 2014

This salad just screams Spring. It's light on the stomach, filled with fresh veggies, and refreshingly tangy thanks to the Lemon and Dill dressing.   Ingredients:   1 cup basmati rice...

April 12, 2014

Today is National Grilled Cheese Day here in the U.S, and to celebrate this we've dug up the greatest recipe for a grilled sandwich ever created.   Ingredients:   1/4 cup butter,...

April 11, 2014

Children can be picky eaters at times, but strangely this doesn't seem to apply to devouring the faces of loved characters and/or cute animals. Which is helpful, as all the foods listed below are...

April 11, 2014

No, the cute little panda effect in this bread isn't clever use of food coloring, (well alright, it is). The dough is actually baked into the tiny face shape in the oven.   Ingredients:...

April 11, 2014

A perfect dish to serve up on those Springtime cookouts and grill parties, these oysters are light and salty, tasting of the ocean.   Ingredients: 1 teaspoon fennel seed, ground  1 cup...

April 11, 2014

There's nothing quite as terrible as an upset stomach. And while the causes for one are varied, the same treatments still apply. The list liked below shows a number of the stranger foods that you...

April 9, 2014

This fresh recipe makes a lovely bowl of Pasta Primavera that's absolutely loaded with veggies and packed with flavor. A perfect addition to a Springtime cookout or picnic.   Ingredients:...

April 9, 2014

As Spring rolls down on us, everyone wants to move away from the heavy, more bulky dishes we've eaten all Winter and start to prepare lighter Springtime fare.  These Shrimp Spring Rolls are...

April 9, 2014

The smoothie is already well known as a healthy snack or breakfast food, and in some circles it's been risen up to a form of culinary art. These 5 smoothie recipes listed below are strange at...

April 9, 2014

Often served as desserts in Chinese restaurants, these simple cookies even have their own holiday here in the U.S. (Which just so happens to be today, in case you were wondering).   Ingredients...

April 8, 2014

The very name of a 'waffle iron' should indicate the food it's mostly used to prepare. But that dosen't mean it's unable to be used for anything else. With such examples as Pizza...

April 8, 2014

Hummus is a wonderful food for both it's rich flavor and high protein content as well as it's ability to be used in many ways. Either on chips, or spread across fresh pita bread, this recipe...

April 8, 2014

This cake is a wonder of both baking and slowcooking. While not only managing to be an unexpected use for a crock pot, it also turns out to be one of the richest, most moist cakes we've ever had...

April 8, 2014

Pho Soup is a dish from Vietnam that most closely resembles chicken soup made with beef. Famously time-consuming to prepare using traditional methods, this recipe cuts down on the work required...

April 7, 2014

One of the joys of the warmer months is sitting back and enjoying a cold, fresh beer outside. Normally with a picnic or other cookout going on around you. As one of the oldest human food inventions,...

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