Advertisements Have you noticed some things you used to like don’t taste as good anymore or viceversa? We bring you everything we know about the psychology behind taste. Yes, your mind plays a big part, not just your palate. Close your eyes and think through the whole process of anticipating, picking up, biting down, chewing,Continue reading “The psychology behind taste”
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Dairy Free Banana Bread
Advertisements Got some bananas turning brown? Let them be, you can turn them into something tasty and healthy. If you like baking you know most recipes call for 2 or 3 at most so you’re still left with some bananas if you bought a few, but that’s over! This is also a dairy free recipeContinue reading “Dairy Free Banana Bread”
Polvorones vs Mantecados
Advertisements The debate between polvorones and mantecados being the same thing has been around for some time but remember that when it comes to food one ingredient can make a whole different thing with a different name, kid of like the difference between ice cream and gelato, bolognese and ragú, you get the picture. Now,Continue reading “Polvorones vs Mantecados”
Cranberry Walnut Turkey Rolls
Advertisements This pinwheels or rolls are a classic snack for parties. Easy, light and convenient make ahead appetizer and sooo many combinations to choose from. This one is a classic cranberry walnut recipe with only five basic ingredients and no cooking, equipment or skills needed! Great recipe to involve the kids and introduce them toContinue reading “Cranberry Walnut Turkey Rolls”
Guineos en escabeche
Advertisements Have you ever tried green bananas? Yes, unripe bananas can be cooked and eaten! In English it would be maybe marinated bananas, bananas in brine, pickled bananas… you get the point! This is a traditional Puerto Rican dish that you will find at any cookout, gathering, holiday, birthday or any kind of celebration, makesContinue reading “Guineos en escabeche”
Bananas were a far cry from what we know today
Advertisements About 7,000 years ago, bananas were not the soft, fleshy, seedless fruits we know today. The pulp was full of black seeds and was almost inedible. Instead, people ate the banana flowers or their underground tubers. They also extracted fibers from the trunk-shaped stem to make rope and clothing. Banana trees back then wereContinue reading “Bananas were a far cry from what we know today”
Foodieland 2023
Advertisements This year we went to Foodieland in San Francisco and we had a blast! We made sure to be really hungry and got the munchies going walking by the beach. Entry was easy going, we got in at 1:00 pm because we bought the first round tickets to make sure we got plenty ifContinue reading “Foodieland 2023”
Roasted Peppers
Advertisements This is a great preparation for whenever you buy fresh bell peppers but for some reason the week went by and didn’t get to use them. When the peppers start getting wrinkled most people throw them because they think they’ve gone bad, wrong! Those wrinkled red peppers make perfect roasted red peppers, they don’tContinue reading “Roasted Peppers”
Why does pyrex shatter?
Advertisements Lately we have seen a wave of people complaining about their pyrex dishes shattering, even though it’s been happening for some time, it’s definitely a trending topic, so let’s talk about it! Why are pyrex dishes shattering? As most of us know, pyrex dishes are supposed to go from hot to cold and coldContinue reading “Why does pyrex shatter?”
Papaya Pineapple Strawberry Smoothie
Advertisements Here’s one for those of you who are conscious about what you eat/drink and would like to try healthier habits. Many people are not fond of the flavor of papaya BUT if you try it this way the flavor is so much lighter, you will barely notice it, and the consistency it gives toContinue reading “Papaya Pineapple Strawberry Smoothie”