MSG = Major Salty Goodness

Growing up in an Asian household, I used to watch my Dad sprinkle “magic dust” on practically everything — from brisket to plain old french fries.  Once I was older I finally realized that this “magic dust” was MSG (gasp!) and not commonly found in my other friends’ pantries.  For awhile I would downplay the fact that MSG was often used in my diet because of its reputation for being unhealthy.  It’s good to know that MSG is back en vogue and hopefully shedding all the negative hype.  Today it was featured in the New York Times as that little something extra that makes everything taste so good.

Yes, MSG, the Secret Behind the Savor