They’re Not Seeds! Cloves Are Flower Buds – Here’s How to Use Them November 11, 2025 by Aida I’ll be honest – I used to think cloves were some kind of seed or dried …
They’re Not Tiny Pickles! What Capers Really Are and How to Use Them November 10, 2025 by Aida The first time I bought a jar of capers, I had no idea what I was …
Cinnamon Sticks Are Rolled Tree Bark – Here’s How They’re Made November 10, 2025 by Aida I still remember the day my cousin asked me, while baking together, “Wait, cinnamon is bark?” …
It Takes 40 Gallons of Sap to Make 1 Gallon of Maple Syrup – And Why People Still Make It That Way November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 by Aida I always thought maple syrup was just one of those things that showed up in the …
Why Real Vanilla Costs So Much – And Why It’s Worth Every Drop November 10, 2025November 9, 2025 by Aida I’ll never forget the look on my cousin’s face when I told her vanilla comes from …
One Plant Makes Three Teas – Here’s Why They Taste So Different November 9, 2025 by Aida I always thought green tea was the “healthy one,” black tea was the strong one, and …
Why Orange Cheese Isn’t Colored by Milk – and What Colors It Instead November 6, 2025November 5, 2025 by Aida The first time I bought bright orange cheddar for my mother-in-law, she politely asked, “Why is …
Why Finland Lets You Pick Wild Berries – Even as a Tourist November 5, 2025 by Aida I still remember the first time my cousin showed me a photo from her trip to …
Ever Seen a Square Watermelon? Why They Exist and Why Most Aren’t for Eating November 4, 2025 by Aida I remember the first time I saw a photo of a square watermelon – at first, …
Cacao Is a Fruit? Here’s What Its Juice Tastes Like November 3, 2025 by Aida The first time I heard someone mention “cacao juice,” I actually paused mid-sentence and blinked. Juice? …
