Blend Cafe Blog

“One bad apple spoils the bunch,” or so the saying goes. But what happens when a bunch of bad apples spoils the one? Well, that’s what seems to be happening…

While Popeyes opened 20 years after the first fried chicken fast food restaurant, it brought a unique culinary style that still stands out today. The spice mixture that seasons its fried…

Whether you prefer meat or plant-based varieties, protein is an essential part of a well-balanced diet. Protein isn’t just for gym gains, either. It’s also an excellent preventive measure against…

Pizza toppings are at best a matter of personal opinion and at worst a downright controversial topic. When restaurants like Domino’s and Pizza Hut charge a fee per additional topping, it’s…

Who doesn’t love a specially-curated burger with copious amounts of melted cheese? While Connecticut-style cheeseburgers are steamed and topped with melted cheese, Juicy Lucy burgers are sizable meat patties stuffed…

It’s easy to assume that milk and cream are essentially the same thing, just with different thicknesses. On some levels that’s true, given that both are liquids in the dairy…

A college freshman classic with lifelong appeal, instant ramen is an easy-to-make meal that gets the job done. Although it comes with packets of flavorful spices and seasonings, a little…

Whether you are planning a wine-tasting party, like to purchase the latest and greatest wine gadgets, or just want to simplify the process of removing the cork from a bottle of…

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…