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Welcome to Babble, a food and travel blog about Bianca’s go-to eats and experiences.

Nature Meets Inclusivity: National Park Hosts Adventures for Everyone

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most-visited national park in the United States. Carly Pearson, who is paralyzed below the waist from a wildland firefighter injury, used an all-terrain wheelchair to navigate through the park. Two years ago, that wouldn’t have been a possibility. The National Park Service and their partners adopted adaptive programming…
The Fizz May Be a Fizzle: Poppi’s Lawsuit

Sorry about the gutting news, Poppi lovers. A new lawsuit alleges that Poppi, a trendy beverage brand with low-sugar content and fibers for gut health, is misleading consumers with their marketing. What is Poppi? According to Poppi’s website, “a modern soda that combines agave inulin, apple cider vinegar, and fruit juice to give you all…
Building a Powerful Plate with MyPlate’s Infographics

An infographic is a valuable tool where readers can take in information and understand the material through a visually appealing graphic. In the topic of food, an infographic can showcase dishes, ingredients, and nutritional information in an attractive way. My earliest memory of an infographic is from MyPlate – going in to my pediatrician’s office…
Coffee Chains Hopping on the Boba Train

Boba is a chewy tapioca pearl commonly used in drinks, originating from Taiwan. Recently, coffee chains such as Dutch Bros and Starbucks began implementing popping boba on their menus. From a PR perspective, the addition of this new topping has the opportunity to bring a new audience into the stores. In March, Dutch Bros implemented…
The Future of Food: A Food Reporter’s Look at Innovative Trends

This week, I had the privilege to interview Em Chan, food and dining reporter at the Statesman Journal. The Statesman Journal is the major daily newspaper published in Salem, Oregon. I connected with Em after hearing her talk at the SOJC’s THRIVE! career inspiration panel in January 2023. I loved hearing her honesty about experiences…
3 Espresso Recipes to Try While You Listen to Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso”

As an avid coffee drinker, “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter instantly caught my attention. Espresso is strong, with its intense flavor compared to brewed coffee. For this week’s blog, I wanted to share 3 espresso recipes that you can make at home! When this drink got released at Starbucks, it became my favorite low-calorie option! What…