It’s a woody shrub native to South America with a starchy tuberous root. It provides an important source of carbohydrates in certain regions, although it’s not high in protein or essential vitamins.

Use this pantry staple in baking, frying, and, of course, making boba tea and pudding. Andee Gosnell is a San Francisco born, Birmingham-based food photographer, writer, and recipe developer with five ...

The secret to perfect homemade tapioca pudding? Patience — and plenty of whole milk. Vanilla bean paste and vanilla extract are both products made from vanilla beans that impart vanilla flavor, but ...