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, tastingContinue reading “The psychology behind taste”
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Dairy Free Banana Bread
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 recipe soContinue reading “Dairy Free Banana Bread”
Polvorones vs Mantecados
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, let’sContinue reading “Polvorones vs Mantecados”
Cranberry Walnut Turkey Rolls
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 to cooking.Continue reading “Cranberry Walnut Turkey Rolls”
Guineos en escabeche
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, makes aContinue reading “Guineos en escabeche”
Bananas were a far cry from what we know today
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 were “aContinue reading “Bananas were a far cry from what we know today”
Foodieland 2023
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 if timeContinue reading “Foodieland 2023”
Roasted Peppers
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’t needContinue reading “Roasted Peppers”
Why does pyrex shatter?
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 cold toContinue reading “Why does pyrex shatter?”
Papaya Pineapple Strawberry Smoothie
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 to theContinue reading “Papaya Pineapple Strawberry Smoothie”