Table Talke with Mary Shell October 16, 2019 Gather around the kitchen table for an insightful conversation with Mary Shell, a food scientist and creator of the Food Science Secrets blog. She’s an expert in the science of how some of your favorite food products – like ice cream and mayonnaise – go from an idea to a store shelf. In this episode of the Table Talk podcast, we break down some of the functional ingredients that appear on food labels and the important role they play in keeping products fresh and safe. You’ll also get tips on how to navigate terms like “sell by” or “best by” and kitchen hacks for storing fruits, nuts and baked goods. Listen Now Iowa Food & Family Project · S2E6: Table Talk with Mary Shell Listen in by pressing “play” on the bar above. You can also tune in on Apple Podcast or SoundCloud. Please note, by clicking the links you will be leaving a partially funded checkoff site. About Table Talk The Iowa Food & Family Project’s Table Talk podcast explores your questions about food, and everything is on the table! You’ll hear from Iowa experts on topics across the farm to fork chain – ranging from confusing food label claims and product recalls to menu trends and food waste. Related Articles Business Is on the Rise for Home Kneads What began as a one-woman bakery in Madrid has become a full-fledged breadmaking business, complete with a new storefront in Slater and a partnership with Fareway. 20 Years of the Hot Beef Sundae The Iowa State Fair Tradition That Started With One Brilliant Idea Sweet Village Using whole Iowa ingredients and inspired flavors, Lu Young of Baan Vaan Handcrafted Ice Cream & Goodies is serving up sweet success on the go. Related Recipes Slow Cooker Pork Agrodolce with Creamy Ricotta Mashed Potatoes Classic Beef Smash Burgers Spring Vegetable Frittata Back