Whether it’s the nutritional value or the lovely way it looks, kiwi is surely an extraordinary fruit featuring vibrant green insides studded with tiny black seeds. Its great flavor makes it a wonderful element of fruit bowls as well as several desserts and drinks. The fruit came to be recognized as the national fruit of …
All geared up for an amazingly delicious salad but you’re missing endives ? They provide so much flavor and personality to an otherwise boring dish, it’s hard to let them go. So, you’re going to need a substitute ! Or several. It really depends on what you’re making, actually, because for some folks endives are …
Looking to make an amazing, hearty meal, but you’re missing the main ingredient – black beans? Or maybe you don’t like black beans? Or beans at all? No worries, there are quite a few things you can use instead of black beans. These are very traditional beans, common in Latin America, and are a prominent …
For most meat lovers, knowledge of beef cuts is limited to general steaks and juicy hamburgers. However, there are actually many different cuts of beef, each of which comes from a different part of the cattle! So, if a recipe you’re making calls for the beef shank, you may not actually know what part of …
Garlic salt and garlic powder are great recipe enhancers. They add more flavor to your ingredients and can even be that ‘secret ingredient’ that everyone’s begging you to tell them about ! But what if you don’t have garlic powder on hand ? Or garlic salt ? Can you substitute garlic salt for garlic powder, …
Prosciutto has long been known as a cured meat that’s both a delicacy, and available to the public at large. Expensive, yes, but still most people can get a hold of it every now and then. Since it’s such a premium, delicious food item, you’re naturally going to make the best of it. So letting …
Limes are exotic citrus fruits with ancient roots, first discovered in Southeast Asia. While Arabian traders began transporting these small sour gems to eastern Mediterranean countries around 1000 C.E., their popularity has skyrocketed in the time since. They are a staple in modern cuisine, such as tacos, ceviches, key lime pie, drinks, and more. However, …
Whether you’re connoisseurs of fresh, leafy greens, avid gardeners always looking for new plant info, or just curious minds like us, you may be surprised to know that there are actually four different kinds of spinach! Though, most agree that there are three categories, there is a special fourth that we’ll discuss later! Knowing this …
Looking to make that amazing summer salad but you’re fresh out of green onions ? It happens to the best of us, but don’t worry. There are a few substitutes you can use in place of green onions. Some of them might even be in your fridge or pantry right now ! To be fair, …
Ever bitten into a delicious-looking cucumber, only to find out it’s the most bitter thing ever ? If yes, you may wonder why cucumbers are bitter sometimes, and what to do about it. After all, no one’s happy to buy a whole bunch of cucumbers and not use them because they’re too bitter. We found …
Spinach and silverbeet are often confused with each other. They come from the wide family of healthy greens. However, they are indeed, two very different plants that come with their very own growth requirements, tastes, appearance, nutrition profiles, as well as different methods of preparation. If you are wondering what exactly makes them different, scroll …
Mmmmm! Don’t you just love those dark, leafy greens? Fresh salads! Wonderful, healthy toppings! Well, we sure love them! And spinach is one of our favorites! If you have ever munched on a nice fresh, green salad only to notice a soft, crisp leaf in there that was not like the others, or perhaps, if …
Consumers everywhere are noticing the difference, and asking why is celery so expensive? Supply and demand play a major role in this cost increase. Most of it is grown in California, but bad weather ruined a large portion of it this year. As a result, the celery that was harvested is harder to come by. …
Looking to make those amazing coffee and vanilla bean cupcakes ? You’re going to need some instant coffee then. Wait, you’re out of instant coffee ? Then you’ll need some really good substitutes. Vanilla is a very forgiving flavor and will go with pretty much anything but if coffee is the flavor, coffee we need …
Tofu is a great food that is enjoyed by many people. While it’s a grocery staple of choice for many vegetarians, tofu can be enjoyed by anyone! It can also be prepared in a variety of ways and can be incorporated into many recipes. For some reason though, tofu lovers always have to pay more …
You’ve got guests coming for a delicious dinner, but don’t know how to serve the sushi in the best way possible ? Or maybe you’ve just bought your first ever sushi, brought it home, and want to know how to best enjoy it ? No matter the case, you know that temperature matters when serving …
Have you ever had a hankering for sushi, but didn’t go through with it because a really good platter can get really expensive ? Don’t worry, nearly everyone who isn’t a sushi chef thinks sushi is very expensive. We mean real, authentic, flavorful sushi. We’re not talking about the knock-off ones in supermarkets, those are …
Looking to make an amazing cake and it calls for kefir, but you’ve just run out ? Or is it an ingredient you just can’t seem to find in stores, and are looking for a substitute ? Whatever the case, kefir can be easily substituted for other food items. If you don’t have any on-hand, …
Containing no cholesterol and very little saturated fats, soybean oil a vegetable based oil that’s widely used for cooking and baking. But some people need to avoid soybeans due to certain health concerns or allergic reasons. If you are looking to replace soybean oil with an equally good or better alternative, here are some amazing …
One of the most commonly asked questions when discussing persimmon seeds is their edibility. Are they really edible? Are they safe to consume? The final answer? Read on to find out ! Are persimmon seeds edible? Yes! Persimmon seeds are indeed edible. Persimmon seeds are non-toxic, unlike plum and apple seeds which contain amygdalin. Amygdalin …