11 Dec 101 Is the Plantain a Fruit or Vegetable? For many, the first exposure to a plantain is in the produce section of their local grocery store[...] Read more
31 Oct 101 Green Plantains vs Yellow Plantains: What’s the Difference? At first sight, it’s easy to mistake a plantain for a banana. There are several different varieties of[...] Read more
02 Oct 101 What is NON-GMO?: Eating NON-GMO with MIC Food October is #NonGMOMonth! As food trends, farming, and technology evolves, it’s important to stay knowledgeable and up to[...] Read more
11 Apr 101, Latin American A Glossary of Terms for Your Favorite Latin Food Dishes A Cultural Shift in the Grocery Aisle With a $1.5 Trillion dollar buying power in the United States[...] Read more
26 Feb 101 Malanga 101: What is Malanga? WHAT IS MALANGA? Malanga, also known as yautía or cocoyam, is a starchy root vegetable that is commonly[...] Read more
23 Jan 101 Boniato 101: What is Boniato? WHAT IS BONIATO? Boniato, botanically classified as Ipomoea batatas, is a nutty-flavored root vegetable in the same family[...] Read more
13 Dec 101 What Are Root Vegetables? We all know a well-balanced diet includes a variety of foods, including fruits and vegetables. But do you[...] Read more
29 Nov 101 Traditional Toston VS Hawaiian Tostones WHAT ARE TOSTONES? Tostones are crispy, hash brown-like rounds that are made from green plantains, which are picked[...] Read more
20 Nov 101 Vegan vs Vegetarian: What’s the Difference? In recent years, there’s been a rise in “vegan” and “plant-based” foods. In fact, veganism is now claimed[...] Read more