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 →
Whose Making A Coffee Station At Home?
So, you might be thinking most people have a coffee brewer at home. After all, we're at the point where knock off Kuerigs are affordable. That's not what I mean by Coffee Station. I'm talking about designating an area in your home for coffee and all of it's add ons. This may seem wasteful, but... Continue Reading →
Salmon Patties
You know what's a good hot entree to make on a hot day...Salmon Patties. You don't need Fresh Salmon to do it. If you keep your pantry and crisper stocked, you don't have to go out of your way to prepare them. For example, oil and breadcrumbs or pantry staples. Since onions are so versatile,... Continue Reading →
No Bake Summer Energy Balls
Have you ever bought ingredients with the intention of experimenting in the kitchen and nothing comes to fruition. You just keep putting it off. It doesn't have to be an eleberate recipe. You just don't make it. Well, that almost happened with this recipe. You see, I wanted to make a high fiber and protein... Continue Reading →
I Tried Out J Way Boba Vanilla Latte
Whose familiar with Boba Tea. Nowadays it seems like there's different kinds all over the place. Premade shelf staples, refrigerated, niche cafe's, and more. Honestly I love accessibility. In fact, my boba journey started with Pho. An old friend of mine brought me to a Vietnam Pho restaurant. They had a few sides, but the... Continue Reading →
Making Mini Pizza with Mini Naan
Did you know that restaurant's refer to Naan as flatbread? I mean they aren't wrong. Naan is a type of flat bread, but Pita falls into this category too. Naan is typically eaten in an around Asia, which is a continent not a country. The Middle East is a part of Asia. So, why am... Continue Reading →
Pack A Lunch for National Eat Outside Day
Did you know that National Eat Outside day is August 31? The holiday encourages communing with nature. It's also a good excuse to pick up a picnic basket. Yes, they still exist! If you don't have a lot of time to prep, grocery stores have great prepackaged fresh food section. Usually, they are located near... Continue Reading →