If you’re planning a wedding, chances are at least one baker has tried to talk you into a cake covered in fondant. This look, while popular right now, has one fatal flaw: Fondant doesn’t taste good. Picture this as an alternative: a simple tiered cake covered in soft, delicious frosting and topped with brightly colored […]
Month: October 2014
Three Crazy Types of Salsa You’ve (Probably) Never Heard About
When you think of salsa, chances are you think of the salty, spicy tomato concoction that you put on tortilla chips. This classic mild salsa dip is beloved around the world, gracing tables during sports games, movie nights, and more. There is no doubting just how delicious salsa is, but let’s take a minute and […]
Three Sweet Ways to Make a Wedding Unique
Everyone wants their wedding to stand out from the rest, and many brides today are looking for different ways to make their wedding unique. While thinking outside the box is good, going to far outside of it can lead to major wedding mishaps. A bride’s best bet is to keep things simple and make subtle […]
Taking a Trip to Israel? Here’s Where to Find the Best Food
When you think of Israel, chances are a whole lot of things come to mind. To say that the region has faced its fair share of war and turmoil over the last half century would be an understatement. As the Holy Land of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, it’s widely regarded as the spiritual epicenter of […]
Five Ways to Use Microgreens in Your Dishes
Any cook worth their salt knows that the most important quality of any dish is the recipe behind it: the quality of the ingredients, the spices and seasonings, and most importantly, the taste and smell. However, even with a great recipe, it can sometimes be challenging to make your food stand out and leave an […]
How War and Necessity Gave Rise to a Number of the Most Delicious Hispanic Foods
It’s often said that necessity is the mother of invention. Food, from the Iberian Peninsula to Hokkaido, Japan, demonstrates this idea more clearly than anything else. Consider, because of the need to preserve fish and rice so that they could have access to food throughout the year, early Chinese and Japanese invented what is now […]