Blend Cafe Blog

Tomato sauce is a classic, and Alfredo is both silky and luxurious, but nothing brightens up a bowl like a warm smattering of pesto. A satisfying mix of basil, garlic, crushed…

Making your own barbecue sauce is a delicate balance — it needs the right amount of sweetness, just enough tang, and a peppery kick. Even when playing around with the…

Drink Coffee and Tea China, 2737 BC. The emperor (and amateur herbalist) Shen Nung is sitting underneath a camellia sinensis tree while a servant is boiling some water for him…

In some parts of the world, a meal without rice is unthinkable. In Chinese and other East Asian languages, the standard greeting upon meeting someone is not “How are you?”…

The lox bagel sandwich is the crème de la crème of breakfast sandies. While a classic, greasy bacon, egg, and cheese will satisfy that hangover itch, a sophisticated lox bagel, topped…

Shopping at Costco can be an amazing way to stock up on necessities — and even some special treats — in bulk, but the store does come with a few essential…

Costco is a place that people love. Fans are rabid, scooping up Kirkland-branded sweatshirts and decking their dogs out as walking billboards. And everyone has a favorite Kirkland Signature product…

Restaurants Fine Dining If you’re a steak lover, or maybe a fan of movies like “The Devil Wears Prada,” Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse is a name that is likely familiar, as…

Going out for drinks with friends, coworkers, or a romantic interest is a cornerstone of social activity. While it seems Gen-Z might be pulling away from the ritual, the act…

There are little joys in life that don’t quite compare to anything else, and our beloved homemade French fries are one of them. One bite into a thin layer of golden crispiness,…