Unique Cooking Tips

Annatto, not to be confused with amaretto, is a great way to add some zing to your dishes. However, whereas the similar-sounding amaretto is a sweet cherry-almond flavor, annatto is a savory spice used in cooking! Annatto has an earthy, slightly bitter flavor. It adds a bit of a peppery taste with floral notes and…

Did you know that squash is one of the oldest vegetables on the planet? And, did you know that there are over 100 different varieties of squash? One such variety is the chayote squash. Chayote squash is a variety of squash that’s native to Mexico and enjoyed around Latin America and in the Southwestern United…

If you’ve ever walked into a Latino supermarket, you’ve probably come across jars of a murky, brown sauce. The powder, labeled adobo, might not be something you’re used to seeing, but this spice packs a pretty powerful punch! While different varieties of adobo have slightly different flavors, it generally tastes like a savory spice blend….

Table of Contents If you’ve ever gone to a Mexican restaurant, you’ve probably seen tamarind as one of the many agua fresca flavors on the menu. So what does tamarind taste like? Tamarind is a fruit that’s extremely popular in Mexican culture, despite the fact that it originated in Africa. Whether you try tamarind at…

Most of us have heard of tropical fruits like guava, mango, and passion fruit. However, most of us have also NOT heard of the fruit called feijoa.  This unique fruit tastes flowery and light. Feijoa has notes of strawberry, guava, and pineapple. What Is Feijoa? Feijoa, sometimes referred to as guavasteen or pineapple guava, is…

If you’ve ever read the back of popular weight loss supplements, you’ve probably noticed that guava extract is on the list. Guava extract is made out of the guava fruit, a tropical fruit that’s popular in South America.  When it’s not whipped into supplements, guava can be eaten as fresh fruit. People around the world…

Admit it. Even if you’re the most adventurous eater, new pepper types make you a bit anxious. But I’m here to tell you that peri-peri is your friend, unless you’re completely averse to spicy food. So what does peri-peri sauce taste like?  Food lovers make up these blends with more than just peri-peri. Typically you…

Take a look at borojo without trying it, and you’ll describe it as brown and mushy. Take a bite and it’ll suddenly become chocolate-brown and succulent. The looks and texture aren’t everything. Taste matters too! Borojo has a decidedly sweet and sticky flavor. However, the fruit also has a tangy taste and notes of tamarind…

Do you know what’s common between Ariana Grande and the Indo-Persian Sufi poet Amir Khusrau? They both fell in love with mangoes. And they are not alone. Often dubbed the king of fruits, mango has charmed millions through the thousands of years of its reign. So, what does mango taste like? For the most part,…

Most of us love chocolate. The rich, velvety texture and the earthy-sweet flavor make it a popular treat around the world.  However, have you ever wondered where chocolate comes from? The answer is from cacao, a tropical plant that is used to create our favorite chocolate treats! Both the fruit and the seeds of the…

If you’ve ever taken a vacation south of the equator, you might have run into a small orange fruit called lulo. This unique fruit is a tropical plant that has a distinct and unique flavor that’s captured the hearts of people around the world.  Lulo has a tart and aromatic flavor. Its tropical taste is…

Here’s a question for you. Name one of the oldest, in fact ancient-est growing legume crops on the planet? You have guessed it right. It’s chickpeas.  As per historical evidence, chickpeas have been grown for around 10,000 years in the Middle Eastern countries. In fact, they are still one of the most widely grown legumes…