Matcha may seem like the newest coffeehouse fad, but the truth is that this green tea beverage has been around for quite some time. This tea’s history dates as far back as China’s Tang Dynasty in the 7th Century, though it was really popularized during the Song Dynasty around the 11th Century. It was during…
As a leader in our community, Houston’s finds it important to give back in meaningful ways. That’s why we are ever-vigilant for the next opportunity to provide a positive impact in whatever way we can for the people and organizations that are making a difference. On September 7th, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) held…
Summer will be here before we know it, but we can enjoy the berryful bounties of the season now! We can’t think of a better way to prepare for things to heat up than with a nice raspberry smoothie. Monin’s Raspberry Smoothie Mix is just the right sweet treat for the job, so we’ve gathered…
The year was 1828 when the world of chocolate was forever changed. The father and son Dutch chocolate makers Casparus and Coenraad van Houten had invented a new way of extracting excess cocoa butter from roasted cocoa beans (Coenraad would later refine the resulting cocoa powder by treating it with alkaline salts). This mixture combined…
Now and then, everyone needs a little boost of energy. For some, the convenience of ready-to-drink (RTD) brands outweighs the prospect of an enjoyable flavor, but there’s no doubt that a sizable portion of consumers are willing to take the extra step into their favorite retail shop for something crafted with a little more care.…
The world of dairy-free beverages is full of nut-based milk alternatives. Almond, cashew, macadamia, and hazelnut are just a few excellent examples that can be found in the burgeoning industry of non-dairy beverages. However, for some people these beverages aren’t a sufficient replacement for the richness and texture found in cow’s milk. In addition, many…
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) is known as the largest foodservice trade association in the world, supporting over 500,000 restaurant businesses, constantly empowering owners and operators to learn and achieve more. Every year, the NRA holds an event, the size and scale of which is comparable to its worldwide reach. This past May marked the…
It may be surprising, but iced tea is a fairly recent development relative to its warmer counterpart. Tea itself has been around as far back as the 3rd Century, first recorded in a medical text written by the famed Chinese physician, Hua Tuo. Although the precise origins are unclear, iced tea was born in 19th…
Foamed milk was first introduced to Italian coffee in the early 20th Century, and since then, its has shown little sign of disappearing. Aside from adding a texture to the much-beloved beverage it accompanies, foamed milk can provide an otherwise absent flavor when steamed correctly. It’s clear that the steamed foam fascination is more than…
The last week of April, Houston’s Rebecca Phillips, Geoff Dann, Amanda Hackathorn and Jarrod Bowren were invited to the Carlisle Foodservice headquarters and manufacturing plant in Oklahoma City, OK, and they were accompanied by our local Carlisle Broker, RHI. This trip included tours of two manufacturing plants, Carlisle’s distribution warehouse, and a meeting inside the…