Ceviche is one of the oldest dishes in the canon of Hispanic food, and it’s also one of the most beloved. As What’s Cooking America details, ceviche likely got its start with the Inca people who lived in Peru and…
Three Tips to Help You Nail That Tres Leches Recipe
When I think of Hispanic food, I don’t think about ceviche, empanadas, or even flan; tres leches is the very first thing that crosses my mind — spongy yellow cake, sticky sweet frosting, and triple milk syrup which gives the…
Four Sushi Etiquette Rules You (Probably) Don’t Know About
Sushi has become one of the world’s top cuisines. In the United States alone, according to statistics from IBIS World, there are more than 4,000 sushi joints, generating more than $2 billion in revenue each year. Obviously, sushi is big…
Microgreens and Edible Flowers 101
Microgreens and edible flowers are a tasteful food accent that helps make any plate look wonderful. Besides that, another use for edible flowers is in condiments such as vinegars, dressings, syrups or mixed into cheese and butter. To ensure there…
What to Know About Using Crystal Flowers
Crystal flowers or sugar flowers are often found adorning wedding cakes and cupcakes. When you see crystal flowers used as a decoration, you can be sure that the creator spent some time on the finished product and takes pride in…
Adapt an Easy Hummus Recipe to Appeal to Your Taste Buds
You may have seen it on menus in restaurants or in your local market, but what is hummus? Hummus is a dip or spread made from chickpeas, tahini paste, lemon juice, and olive oil. With Mediterranean roots, hummus spread is…
Send Your Taste Buds on a Flavorful Adventure
Did you know that the word “hummus” translates to “chickpeas” in Arabic? Modern hummus dip recipes can be traced back to 13th century Egypt, but it was not until the 1990s that hummus had a cultural impact on the United…
Don’t Order a Custom Birthday Cake Without Reading These Three Tips
This April 23, it will be Shakespeare’s 450th birthday. Chances are, though, even though he’s one of the most well known authors of all time, he won’t be receiving a birthday cake anytime soon. Speciality birthday cakes are one way…
Hummus, How We Love Thee!
Hummus is quickly becoming one of the most popular side dishes, appetizers, and dips. At any given moment you may find it being served and fine restaurants, Super Bowl parities, or book club meetings. Consumption of this versatile dip has…
The Best Part About Guacamole Is That You Can Try Many Different Recipes
Many people are stuck in the rut, having the same old potato chips and french onion dip as a pre-dinner snack when they are entertaining guests. If you are doing this, you are missing out on the great tasting fun…