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International Space Station goes gourmetPosted Dec 1st 2006 2:12PM by Joe DiStefanoFiled under: Science, Food Oddities, Did you know?It seems just about everyone has been transformed into a foodie thanks to such media phenomena as Top Chef and the Food Network. These days the gourmet brigade includes astronauts.USA Today reports that NASA has figured out how important food is to astronauts living on the International Space Station who spend six months at a time in an environment devoid of fresh air and flora. Not only has the space agency realized that eating unsatisfying grub can have detrimental effects on morale, it's allowing the astronauts a ration of treats. Crewmembers are allowed to have a shoebox filled with shelf-stable treats. USA Today reports that a Madrid-born astronaut brought a "special Spanish ham." Shoot, sign me up. I'd travel to outer space for some jamon pata negra.In addition to their shoeboxes of treats, the astronauts have enjoyed meals created by celebrity chefs. Back in August the crew of the International Space Station enjoyed dishes created by Emeril Lagasse. Last week they dined on a menu created by Alain Ducasse. The bill of fare included such stellar fare as red tuna with candied Menton lemon (pictured) and quails roasted in wine. Just in case anyone from NASA is reading this, I am not at all prone to motion sickness or claustrophobia, for that matter.
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