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This week's new articles

Fresh guides on baking, vanilla, coffee, tea and chocolate. 12 new articles in the last 7 days.

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Vanilla Comparison Guide
Fresh vs Dry Vanilla Beans: Which Should You Buy?
Fresh vanilla beans (Grade A) contain 25-35% moisture and work best for baking where you scrape the caviar. Dry beans (Grade B) have 18-22% moisture and deliver stronger flavor for...
9 min read · Oct 25, 2026
Best of Vanilla
Best Vanilla for Bread Baking (Challah, Babka, Rolls)
Enriched yeast breads like challah, babka, and cinnamon rolls need vanilla that survives long proofing and kneading. Pure extract works best for even distribution, while paste adds visual appeal to...
11 min read · Oct 24, 2026
Farm & Market
Farm Fresh Eggs Storage: How to Store and Bake
Farm fresh eggs storage requires refrigeration at 40°F or below to maintain safety and quality. This guide walks you through selecting, storing and baking with eggs and butter from local...
10 min read · Oct 24, 2026
Coffee Journal
Papua New Guinea Coffee: Highland Smallholders
Papua New Guinea coffee is grown by more than 400,000 smallholder households in volcanic highlands, producing clean, fruited Arabica with deep Typica roots. Discover its unique processing, flavor profile, and...
10 min read · Oct 24, 2026
Baking Science & Technique
How to Blind Bake a Pie Crust Without Shrinking
Blind baking means pre-baking a pie crust before adding the filling. This guide explains why it works, how to do it with proper temperatures and weights, and how to avoid...
9 min read · Oct 24, 2026
Baking Science & Technique
How to Swap Baking Pan Sizes Without Ruining a Recipe
Swapping baking pans without adjusting depth or time often leads to sunken centers or burnt edges. Use surface-area math to match pan volumes, then adjust bake times based on batter...
9 min read · Oct 24, 2026
Seasonal Baking
Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Desserts: A Simple Plan
This timeline breaks down which Thanksgiving desserts you can bake ahead and when, with storage tips and a day-by-day plan to keep you calm and organized through the holiday.
12 min read · Oct 24, 2026
Festivals & Food Days
Coffee Festivals This Fall: Where to Go
Coffee festivals this fall offer cupping workshops, origin talks, and pairing events with chocolate and baked goods. These eight events span specialty roasters, sustainable sourcing, and hands-on brewing.
8 min read · Oct 24, 2026
Sustainability Commitment
Vanilla Child Labor: What's Happening & What to Ask
Child labor in vanilla farming remains a documented risk, especially in Madagascar. This guide explains the farm-level mechanics, provides documented data, and offers checklists for consumers and B2B buyers to...
9 min read · Oct 24, 2026
Tea Journal
Rooibos Tea: South Africa's Caffeine-Free Red Bush
Rooibos tea is a naturally caffeine-free herbal infusion from South Africa's Cederberg region, not from the tea plant at all. Discover where it grows, how processing creates its flavor, and...
10 min read · Oct 24, 2026
Cocoa & Chocolate Journal
How to Temper Chocolate: A Step-by-Step Guide
Tempering chocolate at home gives you the glossy finish and clean snap professional chocolatiers achieve. This guide walks through three proven methods, from the beginner-friendly seeding technique to precise temperature...
11 min read · Oct 24, 2026
Vanilla Origins & History
Papantla Vanilla: The Birthplace of Global Trade
Papantla, in Mexico's Veracruz state, was the first city to export vanilla to the world. Its Totonac farmers pioneered curing methods and dominated global trade for nearly a century before...
11 min read · Oct 24, 2026

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