Blend Cafe Blog

No two steak cuts are alike, and there’s one for pretty much any aim, purpose, or need. For many home cooks, finding the right beef for your next meal comes…

Since you’re here, it’s safe to say that you love food as much as we do. You also know, then, that food is just one small part of it. Life…

Making a good roux is the starting point for numerous dishes, from continental classics that use French sauces such as béchamel and velouté to Southern favorites such as gumbo and…

Starbucks has some great breakfast options on the menu, but there’s something about the humble breakfast sandwich that’s oh-so-tempting. Whether it’s a classic English muffin or a chewy ciabatta roll…

Cook Baking Tips Warm cinnamon rolls straight out of the oven? There’s nothing much better than that. But sometimes, the effort of making irresistible cinnamon rolls from scratch — and waiting…

In the U.S., barbecue is a highly regional cuisine, with fierce pride surrounding every region’s specialty dish. However, too many regional styles of barbecue on a menu is a red…

The simple strawberry rhubarb pie is a wonderful way to combine the comforts of fresh fruit with a tangy root vegetable. A classic pie that’s nearly synonymous with springtime, the…

When it comes to pizza sauce, most home cooks probably think more about what goes in it rather than how you put it on the dough. (Hot tip: Add a…

Alton Brown never disappoints with his culinary savvy backed by food science that he manages to explain in the most entertaining way over his long career as a cooking show…

Periodically over the years, a random consumer will notice a small ink dot on the bottom of a beer can and take their confusion online. Sometimes, the queries fade into…