Make Quick Birthday Breakfast with Pillsbury Complete Funfetti Pancake & Waffle Mix

If you're more of a skimmer than a grocery list shopper, you may have noticed a few novelty pancake mixes in the cereal aisle of your local grocery store. In my experience, grocery stores like to mingle pancake mix with oatmeal, toaster pastries, granola bars. A variety of cereal options are directly across from them.... Continue Reading →

I love to bake, but summer baking turns my kitchen into a Sauna. Although I can buy sweets at the bakery, it has its cons. One, it cost more to by baked goods than making them from scratch. Two, I can't modify the recipe. Three, the pastries shelf life is questionable. Since, I cook most... Continue Reading →

Obscure Holidays: International Waffle Day

Have you eaten a waffle today? If not, March 25 is the perfect excuse to eat a stack of waffles. There's not much you need to do. In fact, experimenting with different toppings is optional. It's just a day for people around the world to enjoy waffles.Nothing more. Nothing less. So why bring it up?... Continue Reading →

Regional Japanese KitKat Flavors That I Want To Try

In the U.S. there are a few Seasonal KitKats that hit shelves throughout the year. However, the most accessible flavor is the original. Don't get me wrong, they taste good. Since it's basically wafer and chocolate, KitKats are an accessible treat choice for most children and adults. That being said, there's something fun about trying... Continue Reading →

There’s No Such Thing As Baby Carrots

You're probably thinking, yes there is. I see them in the grocery section all the time. Here's the thing, carrots are root vegetables. If you really want fresh baby carrots, you just harvest them early. Given the fact I just laid down a fact, a follow up question might be, then what am I eating.... Continue Reading →

You Can Buy Philadelphia Cheesecake Filling

I like cheesecake, but it's not something I've bothered learning how to make from scratch. Nor is it something my kiddos care for. So, I decided I could risk getting Philadelphia Cheesecake Filling. It wouldn't evaporate into thin air immediately and I was curious to see how it tastes. Little did I know how hard... Continue Reading →

Why Does Peppermint Infused Food Taste Cold

In a few days, Halloween will officially surrender to the Christmas Season. Not going to lie, Christmas's marketing team was very aggressive this year. But that's not why you're here. We're discussing why do mints taste cold. To get back on track, let's establish a few facts. One, Peppermint is a type of herb in... Continue Reading →

Paolo In Tokyo: My Top 5 Day In the Life

You know what's interesting about Social Media. In the beginning, it was very hard for creators get their audience to follow all of their accounts. To be fair, social platforms want users to stay on their app or site for as long as possible. This is because they need to prove that their platform is... Continue Reading →

What is Xantham Gum

The other day, I decided to work on a shopping list for Tempura ingredients. I wanted to get potatoes starch but my local store only had cornstarch. After a quick Google search, I found out that I could use cornstarch. Yes, that isn't the point of this post. Don't worry, we are getting there. So,... Continue Reading →

When Did Smucker’s Uncrustables Get New Flavors?

Updated September 18, 2024 You know how I use store shopping apps to make my in-store shopping list? Well, one of my kiddos asked me to get Strawberry Uncrustables. Naturally, I typed in his request and started scrolling up to find it. To my surprise their were more options than grape and strawberry jelly. You... Continue Reading →

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