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For coffee lovers who buy whole bean coffee, an important question is how much ground coffee you get from a certain amount of whole beans. Knowing bean to ground ratios helps you plan how much coffee to purchase and brew. When measuring coffee, weight is more accurate than volume. But when you don’t have a … Read more

Red bean ice cream is a delicious frozen dessert that originated in East and Southeast Asian countries like China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam. As someone who loves trying foods from different cultures, I was eager to get my hands on this Asian ice cream and see what all the fuss was about In this … Read more

The ice cream bean is an exotic tropical fruit that is gaining popularity around the world for its delicious sweet flavor and unique texture. Native to the Amazon rainforest, this curious bean pod encases a soft, cotton-like creamy pulp that truly resembles the flavor of vanilla ice cream. In this article, I’ll explain everything you … Read more

Soy sauce is made from water, salt, soy beans, and wheat flour. Fermented black beans are made from black beans, salt, and water. There is also water, sugar, salt, dehydrated garlic, soy oil, rice wine made from water, rice, and wheat, and modified corn starch. Black bean sauce is a hugely popular ingredient in Chinese … Read more

As American as apple pie U.S. Senate Bean Soup is a unique culinary tradition with a fascinating political history dating back over 100 years. This hearty soup is still served every day in the U.S. Senate dining rooms in Washington D.C. While not as famous as Senate stalwarts like the filibuster, this soup is an … Read more

Toisan-style stir-fried noodles called Fun See are mixed with KA-ME Bean Threads (also called mung bean or cellophane noodles), dried shrimp, pork, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and a lot of aromatics like garlic and green onions. It’s really tasty and easy to make. Many of the Chinese dishes I grew up with were inspired by … Read more

Bean Flour is a wonderful gluten-free alternative to flour or starch when used in a recipe. It’s healthy, full of fiber, and can easily be made when needed. Bean flour is growing in popularity as a gluten-free, high-protein alternative to traditional wheat flour But some people have concerns about whether consuming bean flour could be … Read more

These vanilla beans are great for your next dessert or drink because they are oily, smelly, and have a lot of vanillin. Vanilla beans are one of the most popular and beloved flavors in the world, used in everything from ice cream to perfume. But are vanilla beans actually a spice? The short answer is … Read more

Black bean burgers have become a popular meatless option for vegetarians and vegans But for anyone watching their calorie intake, an important question arises – just how many calories are in a black bean burger? In this article, I’ll provide a detailed calorie breakdown of black bean veggie burgers I’ll cover The average calories in … Read more

Bean bags are a great addition to any living space, providing both comfort and style. However, with frequent use, they can become dirty and require cleaning. Taking out the beans is the traditional way to clean a bean bag, but it can be a time-consuming and messy process. But fear not, there are ways to … Read more