Felix Behr
Expertise
History, Science, Technology, Business
- Felix is a long-term news writer for Mashed and Tasting Table.
- Felix's historical knowledge helps place food and other products within their context, including exactly what the Athenians did with their radishes.
- Having helped found a magazine that covered changes wrought by technology, Felix knows never to take anything any marketing says seriously, as all it does is obscure what their product actually is.
Experience
Felix has been professionally writing for four years. His most major project has been to help form the international magazine Mayday. There he honed his writing by covering changes at the intersection of technology, science, and culture. Now he treats food as the same convergence point between technology, science, and culture.
Education
Felix received a double degree from Oberlin College, consisting of B.A. in Ancient Greek Language & Literature and B.A. in Comparative Literature. Having studied the baffling sentence structures of Latin and Greek writers, the mounds of waffle that emanate from PR Agencies sway him not.
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Stories By Felix Behr
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A local favorite in Michigan, the origins of the Superman ice cream flavor are shrouded in mystery. Here's what we know about its obscure beginnings.
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If you've ever noticed that restaurant managers tend to overestimate the wait time, you might have wondered why this practice is so commonplace.
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If you're a fan of eating seaweed products, it might interest you to know that the underwater plant is actually capable of a wide array of potential uses.
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Oatmeal is a classic, comforting meal for breakfast. But what is it actually made of?
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If you're a fan of tomatoes, tomato sauce, or anything that requires this culinary delight, you may be spending more money. Prices are up and supplies are down.
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Appliances often are a massive investment. Even toaster ovens are purchases you probably don't want to make repeatedly. However, they break down over time.
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When is a Salisbury steak a Salisbury steak? When it meets the government's strict set of criteria. Here are those specific standards.
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We've all seen the Facebook posts about drinking water straight from the water hose, but how different could that water be from bottled water?
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Canned and fresh fish are about as equally healthy as each other. But why does it pay to can seafood directly after catching it? Here's what you need to know.
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The name Delmonico's has become synonymous with luxury. As one of the oldest restaurants in NYC, here's how Delmonico's paved the way for American restaurants.
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The focus on products like grains and corn means that other aspects of Ukraine's food-producing economy that have also been impacted still require attention.
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Farmers will benefit as the climate crisis directly impacts their ability to grow crops. However, the bill takes special interest in the agricultural industry.
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Since Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, the world has experienced grain shortages. Here is how much the war has affected grain exports from Ukraine.
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In a letter to the National Labor Relations Board, Starbucks has requested an immediate suspension of union elections. Here's why they sent it.
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While meat prices continue to rise, many are left wondering if the U.S. consumer market is paying more than other countries. A study reveals the answer.
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Microwavable TV dinners have an iconic place in American history, but how did they begin, and what foods were included in the first TV dinner?
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This walk out occurred in Buffalo, New York, the same Buffalo, New York that saw the start of Starbucks' unionization wave.
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Walking down the aisle of any grocery store and seeing the seemingly endless choices available, you'd think there were a multitude of food brands in the world.
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The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has affected supply chains all over the world. Some conspiracy theorists have their own ideas about who's to blame.
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Restaurants have weathered a lot in the last few years: COVID-19, supply chain issues, and more. Thankfully, they might get some reprieve from inflation.
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Beef prices have steadily risen as inflation's grip tightens. Here's what you need to know about why beef prices may continue to rise in the years to come.
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As Tyson entered the third financial quarter, the company declared their meat sales were slowing due to the higher prices presented to the public.
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Due to several contributing factors, the world is currently facing a wheat shortage. Here is how India is trying to keep its ever-rising wheat prices in check.
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Every day, Americans flock to their favorite supermarket in order to fill their kitchens. Here is the one supermarket that reigns supreme for foot traffic
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Over 90% of pineapples consumed in the United States come from one country, while the same country provides 75% of Europe's pineapples.
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The 250,000-year evolution of the knife is a fascinating journey. With the knife now a staple in kitchens around the globe this tool's beginnings is humble.
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Red meat has had a bumpy history with regard to human health. Now, study released in August 2022 shows there may be even more reasons to avoid the bloody fare.