Weird one for me: I actually like re-heated Taco Bell's bean burrito that's left in the fridge over night rather than eating it fresh.
The science behind cold pizza... ---------------------------------------- Cold pizza passes the taste test Pizza can taste just as good cold, says Dr Cooper A Scottish chemistry lecturer believes she has discovered the scientific reason why cold, left-over pizza, tastes so good the morning after. Dr Maureen Cooper, from Stirling University, says the answer lies in the properties of the tomato puree. The traditional pizza base has fibres which trap water, preventing it from seeping through to the cooked dough and making it soggy. Cold chips don't go down as well Given that fat and water do not mix, the melted cheese topping then sits nicely above the puree. Dr Cooper explained: "We all see the grease on plates which causes washing-up liquid to float on top. "That is because oil and water do not mix. That same phenomenon can be applied to the cold pizza. "Because the fat does not go through to the base, the pizza itself tastes so much better. "That is not the same for chips, which are not recommended for eating cold. National Science Week "Unfortunately the chips don't taste nice because the fat congeals. It's the fat which goes solid when the food is no longer warm. "However, oil at room temperature stays liquid, which feels much nicer on the tongue." Cold curry is another winner Dr Cooper made public her research during the recent National Science Week, which set out to make the subject more interesting to the general public. The scientist also thinks she can explain why cold curry tastes much better the day after. "Spices that are used to make a curry are those which promote digestion. "So, in terms of aromatherapy, things like clove oil, ginger and garlic are all essential oils which help digestion. While the left-over curry sits, the oils and spices are continuing to tenderise the meat. "By eating curries we are giving ourselves an aromatherapy session from the inside out." http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/692122.stm
This. I made a big batch last night and will have enough for a couple of lunches later in the week. It's a great leftover.
I don't know about foods that are better than when you first cooked it, but I do like leftover Spaghetti, Enchiladas and Pizza... I have a friend of mine that won't eat leftover pizza, so he just brings it to me...When I was married, we never ate leftovers, now that I'm single, I find it hard to waste things, so I'll eat leftovers...tonight will be my third night of carne asada w/ arroz that my mom made for me...it's definitely not better than when she first made it fresh, but its still yummy...
A good piece of pizza (ie not Domino's, Papa Johns, Pizza Hut). I like how the crust softens a little after it's kept in the fridge, giving it a whole different texture than when you first ate it.
