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What are Cacao Nibs? There are small pieces of cocoa beans. They have a bitter, chocolatey flavor and are used as a topping. Cocoa beans come from Central and South America. The Aztecs used cacao beans as currency and they were often given as gifts to royalty. There is still a demand for the intense … Read more

What is Button Mushroom? Button mushrooms are very popular in the world. It is a small mushroom with a cap. Button mushrooms can be eaten raw or cooked. The mushrooms can be found year-round. The white button is a member of the Agaricus family. Button mushrooms have a mild flavor and an aroma that is … Read more

What is Glutinous Rice? It is a type of rice that is sticky and is also referred to as sweet rice. The glutinous is classified as such because when cooked, the grains stick together. This type was grown in several countries. Unlike other types of long-grain or medium-grain rice, glutinous rice has a high amount … Read more

What is Persimmon? The Diospyros is a group of fruit. The two main types of persimmons are astringent and non-astringent. It can be quite puckery to eat the astringent variety. The non-astringent variety is not as puckery. The Hachya persimmon is the most common type. The variety is shaped like acorn. It’s very sweet and … Read more

What is Table Cream? The table cream has milk fat. Light cream is also known as single cream in the United Kingdom. All types of cream have the same fat percentage. There are three types of cream: half and half cream, half milk, and half light cream. Light cream is 18%-30% fat. The whipping cream … Read more

 I have yet to find a non-alcoholic white rum that is worth its price. Since they are still a niche product, nonalcoholic spirits are more expensive than their mass-distilled counterparts. They are a purchase for when you want to treat yourself to something special or, like my beloved frozen pia Coladas, something sorely missed. I … Read more