Shavonne Lewis 
For most of us, when we think of the color orange, we imagine autumn, fall foliage, jack-o-lanterns, a crackling fireplace, and of course – orange food. During the fall season, we subtly notice the produce aisle filling up with pumpkins, carrots, sweet potatoes, and winter squash. But do we ever stop to wonder what types …
Those of us that enjoy flavorful, aromatic cuisine can’t help but salivate when we think of yellow foods. We begin to daydream of hearty Spanish-style curried rice and chicken (Arroz con Pollo), or spicy lentil dal with curry (curried lentils). When it comes to yellow fruits and veggies, our brain links the color yellow to …
There is something about red food that is so striking that we are compelled to feast with our eyes long before actually tasting the food. In fact, human color psychology suggests that the color red may stimulate our appetite in addition to capturing our attention. This is why so many restaurants in the food industry …
If you are as much into Instagram as the typical Gen-Zer or Millennial, chances are you are well aware of the increasing popularity of pink foods. These days, foodies demand that their dishes have as much visual appeal as they do flavor. However, consumers are also opting for healthy cuisine that is made with organic …
Nothing is more underrated than that subtle hint of vanilla in your desserts, which is why you need good a good vanilla extract substitute for when you find yourself lacking exactly that. Vanilla has a sweet and mellow taste that pairs well with many other flavors. Even chocolate cake is enhanced by that wonderful vanilla …
Few ingredients are more useful in the kitchen than a box of baking soda. But when you’re fresh out, it’s hard to know what to use as a baking soda substitute. We stand there, glaring at that empty iconic orange box, trying to decipher the secrets behind this multi-purpose white powder. Then, the sudden realization …
