Thomas Tucked away on Wolcott Street in downtown Casper sits a humble coffee shop with big dreams. How You Bean Coffeeopened its doors in 2018 with a mission to serve high-quality, locally roasted coffee to the city it calls home. What began as a small operation with just a few varieties of coffee has blossomed into … Read more
Vanilla bean paste has become an increasingly popular baking ingredient over the last few years. This aromatic paste adds incredible depth of flavor and those beautiful vanilla bean specks to cookies, cakes, ice creams and more. But if you’ve never purchased vanilla bean paste before, you may be wondering where to find it in the … Read more
Its officially sweater weather, which means its time to ditch iced coffee in favor of a warmer drink. To those of us who are desperately trying to cut back on caffeine, hot cocoa is the best drink out there. Nestlé’s often-overlooked Abuelita Mexican Hot Chocolate is my pick for the best store-bought hot chocolate to … Read more
Vanilla bean ice cream is a classic flavor loved by many. But for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, enjoying ice cream often comes with extra precautions. The good news is that vanilla bean ice cream is typically gluten-free, but there are a few things to keep in mind. What Makes Ice Cream Gluten … Read more
Vanilla beans are one of the most popular flavorings in the world. Their sweet, aromatic flavor is used in everything from ice cream to perfume. But where exactly do vanilla beans come from? Vanilla beans are the seed pods of orchids in the genus Vanilla. There are over 100 species of vanilla orchids, but only … Read more
This is an automatically translated article. Bean sprouts are one of the natural foods rich in nutrients that appear in many Vietnamese dishes. Bean sprouts have a crisp, cool taste that is easy to eat and very good for digestion. However, the way bean sprouts are grown is very susceptible to infection, especially when eaten … Read more
Every morning, coffee is the energy source that wakes us up from our slumber. For some, its a learned habit to follow every day and for others, its an entire lifestyle. You must have at least once wondered if coffee is a fruit or a vegetable, even if you’re not hooked on caffeine. It may … Read more
You can prepare them in many different ways with an assortment of ingredients. However you enjoy tacos, you might be wondering whether they’re actually good for you. The answer is yes — tacos can be healthy, but it all depends on the ingredients. This article talks about the health benefits of tacos and gives you … Read more
Updated June 2024! Oh how Starbucks has evolved over the years. When I wrote my first post about this huge coffee shop chain, it was to share the dairy-free versions of their “new” Vivanno coffee blends. Those have since vanished from the menu. Also, their great Tazo tea menu has been replaced with a Teavana … Read more
Bean and cheese tamales are made with red masa and refried beans and cheese inside. They are steamed until they are soft and serve with your favorite salsa. These tamales are made with humble ingredients but are bursting with royal flavors!. A traditional Mexican dish, bean tamales, also known as tamales de frijol, have been … Read more