Powdered milk is a kitchen staple and it helps people out in nearly any situation. Need to add milk flavor but don’t want to add too much moisture ? Need to supplement a bit of formula ? Need to sweeten something in a natural way ? Are you out of regular milk and really need …
Anise, licorice, and star anise have always been lumped together in the ‘love it or hate it’ category. You can easily find any of these three spices in candies, especially black licorice added to gummies. Anise and star anise a common flavorings added to mulled wine, and may sometimes be found in some pumpkin pies. …
Arugula has always been a staple in many salads, either as an accent or featured as the main element. It’s especially common in Italian-style cooking, so if you’re in a place that serves Italian food, you’re likely to get some arugula on your plate. This beautiful, flavorful green is found in many recipes and is …
Arugula and dandelions are two very similar-looking leaves, to the point where people often wonder if they’re not the same thing. Both are very common, and both are actually very old plants, dating back to the pre-Roman empire era. So let’s take a look at dandelion greens and arugula leaves, see what their main differences …
Arugula isn’t the most well understood leafy green out there, nor is it the most common. But in the past decade or so you’ve seen it in more and more salads, on pizzas, in sandwiches, and in cheese melts. And it’s always that one flavor that drives people apart, just like coriander does. You either …
Spices can simply give life to our foods, which is why we’re taking such a serious interest in them these days. This time we’re looking at nutmeg vs allspice, two powerful and wonderful spices. You will find both of them in desserts and foods in the cold season, and they may evoke strong memories. Let’s …
As part of our spice series, today we’re taking a look at allspice. What it is, what it’s made of, how to substitute it, and where it comes from. This is a very versatile spice and it conveniently resembles a blend of several spices in one. This also makes substituting it easier than with other …
Nutmeg and mace are two spices that are not the most common, but definitely loved. Of the two, mace is a little less known and also harder to come by. In our series dedicated to all things spice, we’re going to talk about the main differences between nutmeg and mace. Let’s take a look. Nutmeg …
Nutmeg is a more obscure spice, mainly because it’s not as sweet as other spices, such as cinnamon. It has its own delicious aroma, a pungent, spicy flavor with a vaguely sweet aftertaste. It’s commonly found in fall and winter treats, though you can easily find it in some savory dishes as well. It seems …
Cinnamon are two very common spices, and something you’ll often see on the ingredient list of many autumn and winter desserts, even savory dishes. So what are these two spices, and how are they different from one another ? Most people know about cinnamon, or can identify its flavor. But a full comparison with nutmeg …
Spices just seem to always be in your pantry, don’t they ? Cinnamon, pepper, paprika, and even herbs seem to always be there, year in and year out. One of the most common spices in anyone’s spice cabinet is cinnamon. Does cinnamon ever go bad ? This is what we’re going to take a look …
Cinnamon is possibly one of the best spices out there. Indeed, in days of old it was considered fit only for monarchs and religious purposes, alongside saffron. Nowadays you can easily find it, and it’s heavily used in the cold season. You know what we’re talking about, once September 1st hits, spice mixes are all …
Vanilla has long been used in all kinds of sweets and perfumes, to the point where it’s now everywhere. It’s both one of the most expensive spices in the world, and one of the most common flavors you will ever find. Even the unofficial word for ‘bland, plain, simple’ is ‘vanilla’. Why ? Because it’s …
Vanilla extract is pretty much everywhere and in everything. It’s so ingrained in our everyday life we don’t even notice it’s there. Exact when it’s not there, and we notice something’s missing, but we’re not sure what. It blends in with everything and we all know what it smells like. But what does vanilla extract …
Vanilla is probably one of the most common flavors all over the world, yet suffers from severe price hikes. For a flavor that is everywhere, you’d expect it to be cheaper and the price to be somewhat constant. But why is vanilla so expensive ? What drives the price up, and how does it grow …
Buttercream is possibly the most common way to fill and frost a cake, and it can take on so many flavors. Then there’s cream cheese frosting, with a tangy and rich flavor that doesn’t lend itself to just everything, but where it does, it’s heavenly. So how do you choose between buttercream and cream cheese …
If you’re any sort of dessert lover, you’ve definitely has both whipped cream and buttercream. But you may not have made either of them at home, and you may not have been faced with the decision of which to ice and entire cake with. Or maybe just some cupcakes, the decision is still something to …
Whipped cream is a white, fluffy, and usually sweet icing on many cakes and pastries. Or you could even find it on top of your morning coffee at some point. If you’re in a position where you need to think about the amount of sugar you take in – say, diabetic, or simply want to …
Cookies are a popular sweet treat, and they’re highly customizable. Each family has their favorite recipe, and each person likes their cookie a different way. One thing always baffles those who are new to baking cookies: how much they spread. You work on a great cookie dough, place your cookie balls on a baking sheet, …
Tiramisu is an amazingly delicious dessert, and it’s pretty much perfect any day of the week, and time of the year. It’s got all the best flavors out there, especially for coffee lovers, and it’s hard to say no to. So, naturally, you may end up making more tiramisu at one point. Can you freeze …