People love burritos because they are rolled up tortillas filled with rice, beans, meat, and other tasty things. There are different stories out there about how burritos got their name and how they originated. Most sources say they came from Northern Mexico after the Spanish took over. They were a mix of traditional Mexican food … Read more
You can make vanilla bean paste instead of vanilla extract if you don’t want to wait a year. This is easy to make and can be used in place of vanilla extract in almost everything. Vanilla paste is easy to make and doesn’t cost much. All you need are whole vanilla beans and a few … Read more
The holidays are fast approaching, and if you’re a coffee lover like me, you might be wondering – is Coffee Bean open on Thanksgiving Day? I did some digging to find out the hours for this popular coffee chain so you can plan accordingly. Keep reading for all the details on Coffee Bean’s Thanksgiving hours! … Read more
Finely ground, flavorful, and extremely versatile, chickpea flour is a gluten-free flour that should be in every kitchen. Find out about the different names for the pale golden powder, how to find it in stores, how to store it best, and some tasty ways to use it below. Garbanzo bean flour, also known as chickpea … Read more
Ordering customized drinks on the Starbucks app is a game-changer. With just a few taps, you can craft your perfect coffee drink packed with all your favorite flavors. One of my personal go-tos is adding vanilla bean powder. The subtle vanilla flavor takes any Starbucks drink from basic to brilliant. If you haven’t tried vanilla … Read more
If you are a little adventurous and open minded then eating coffee beans may be your ticket. Coffee is a drink made by brewing ground coffee beans that have already been roasted. People all over the world drink this dark, complex drink all day long (if you want to learn more about tasty coffee, check … Read more
Vanilla Bean Noel is one of Bath & Body Works’ most popular fragrances, especially around the holiday season. With notes of creamy vanilla, caramel, chocolate, and musk, this scent evokes warm, nostalgic feelings of the holidays But what exactly does Vanilla Bean Noel smell like? I’m going to break it down note-by-note so you know … Read more
Rhonda K. Muhammad has been making this traditional pie for more than 40 years. He is a teacher with a doctorate in education leadership, a culinary arts teacher, and the owner of Rhonda’s Pie Creations. Shell be talking about culinary traditions from African to America from 3:45 p. m. to 4:15 p. m. , Saturday, … Read more
As a dessert lover, I’m always seeking out new and unique treats to satisfy my sweet tooth. Recently, I discovered the wonders of red bean mochi, those curious little Japanese ice cream balls covered in a chewy rice dough. With their jewel-toned hue and smooth sweet bean filling, they captured my curiosity. What exactly does … Read more
There is a certain magic to vanilla. For bakers and brewers worldwide, vanilla in the background adds a depth of flavor to so many recipes. Many recipes also allow the vanilla to take the foreground to become the world’s favorite ice cream. In the US, chocolate is slightly more popular than vanilla among food experts, … Read more