Word definitions
go bad (v.): spoil, not fresh, become unsafe to eat
gut (v.): cut open and remove the organs
butterfly (v.): cut along the middle and open in two
brine (n.): salty, water-based liquid
shelf life (n.): the length of time a product can remain safe to eat/drink
as it is: without processing/changing/adding to it
kernel (n.): small, edible bits of a nut or plant (often used for corn or spices)
take to a whole new level: improve/elevate by a lot
shavings (n.): thin pieces of a hard substance (usually made using a razor)
soup stock (n.): the base of a soup (prior to seasoning, etc.)
painstakingly (adv.): with a lot of hard and careful work