John Westfield

I'm a lifelong cooking enthusiast with a special love for strange and underused ingredients. I hope this blog helps open your mind to more of the wonderful edible treasures around us.

Why do chickens run around without a head?

A chicken can run without its head because a neural network in its spine is pre-programmed to control the muscles in frequently-used movements such as running or swimming. Another frequently asked question is “Can a headless chicken run without its head?”. It’s not uncommon for a headless chicken, even one missing its brainstem, to run …

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Why is there a chicken shortage?

The shortage of chicken in fast-food is partially due to demand, and partially to underperforming animals. There’s a major chicken shortage all across the country, affecting your favorite fast-food chains and restaurants and their wings, tenders, sandwiches, and more. My chosen answer is it’s there, but the sky’s not falling, experts say. Data show range …

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