Juliana Tamayo

Juliana has a BA in Journalism and Creative Writing as well as a M.S. in Nutrition, Dietetics, and Sensory Sciences. She loves traveling, trying new foods, and cooking. When she isn’t busy working, you can find her running with her dog Milo or reading a book in the sun.

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6 Best Substitutes for Vanilla Bean and Vanilla Extract To Step Up Your Baking

We all love baking, especially on these crazy days! But have you encountered recipes that call for the specific use of vanilla bean? I certainly don’t always have this ingredient handy. How about vanilla extract? If you don’t have this either then by now you may be considering giving up your baking adventures.  However, there

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Top 5 File Powder Substitutes To Make the Perfect Gumbo

If you like gumbo, then you have used file powder before. This powder has a distinct flavor. Most say it is similar to root beer, but truth is that this one ingredient represents the extraordinary cultures that makeup Louisiana kitchen. From African, European, and Native American, this one ingredient brings together your recipe.  However, because

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