Blend Cafe Blog

Nashville hot chicken originated, of course, in Nashville, Tennessee. Although it’s still considered the hotbed of hot chicken, you don’t have to be in Music City to feast upon these…

Garlic is known for its bold flavor and pungent aroma, both of which are reasons why it is one of the foods you should avoid on a first date. However,…

Adding a finishing touch to your homemade desserts and cocktails doesn’t have to involve expensive equipment or difficult techniques to make them special. Easy garnishes such as fresh fruit slices,…

Cooking sprays can be a quick and easy solution for greasing pans or adding a light mist of oil to your favorite dishes, but when you break it down, they…

It is no accident that you’ll find plenty of dessert and biscuit recipes made with a combination of bourbon and chocolate. Many of the tasting notes of bourbon make for…

Fish sauce is a powerhouse condiment commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisine to add saltiness and savory flavor to a variety of dishes, such as soups and stir fries. You…

When you’re working 9 to 5, it can be hard to make time for a slowly simmered, tasty home-cooked meal. But thanks to Dolly Parton, the savior of all things…

Not only is Costco renowned for its spacious warehouses and amazing prices, but the grocery store chain is also full of hidden gems. From hard-to-find tropical fruit like rambutans to…

Depending on the type of pie you’re making, blind baking may be a critical step in the baking process. When you blind-bake a crust, you essentially bake it without any…

To an enthusiastic home cook, celebrity chefs are an inspiration and allow us to uncover new culinary techniques and discover unusual ingredients to use in our own kitchens. Most chefs…