Blend Cafe Blog

The fresh scent of pine needles is undoubtedly alluring, and it may have you wondering whether these pointy green strands are edible. The short answer is generally yes, they’re edible —…

At first glance carbonara and Alfredo seem as similar as two pasta dishes can be, but their differences show just how meaningful small changes to recipes can be. The two…

Perhaps the most famous (or infamous) gangster that the United States has ever seen, Al Capone has enough elusive lore surrounding him to fill several volumes — even if you…

Nespresso’s Barista Creations lineup was designed for coffee lovers and aspiring baristas who want to use their Nespresso machines to bring new creations to life. The wide range of pods…

Exclusives There’s nothing like dusting off the grill in order to do a cook-out for the whole family. The only issue can be the timing — after all, the last…

We don’t often use the word scalding in modern language, but when it comes to milk, it’s actually a very welcome one any day. There are important reasons a recipe…

Any avid Costco shopper who knows all the Costco shopping hacks like the back of their hand has surely brought many a Kirkland Signature item home from their shopping trips.…

Trader Joe’s fans are familiar with dips and spreads. The retail chain’s renowned hummus is a go-to version of the classic, and the spinach, vegan buffalo, and Everything but the…

There was a time when I thought I didn’t like tequila. Of course, that was years before I became a mixologist and started crafting really tasty tequila drinks. Then I…

Peanut butter and jelly. Bacon and eggs. Wine and cheese. Burger and fries. Corned beef on rye. Well, you may want to press pause on adding that last item to…