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Ioana Ciuraru

I'm the main writer of foodiosity.com. and I like to write about food curiosities. I have a lot of questions myself and I love finding out the answer. You can find me on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest.

Can You Make Instant Mashed Potatoes Without Milk ?

Instant mashed potatoes are a blessing for any home cook. They come in handy, they’re quick to make, and you only need a few ingredients to make them really pop. One of those key ingredients if milk. But what if you have no milk ? Or you’re lactose intolerant and just can’t have dairy products …

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Can You Eat Cereal With Water ? It’s Really Up To You

There’s an infamous internet debate: cereal with water or milk ? It all started when a Reddit user stated they’d rather eat cereal with water than with milk. The internet was in an uproar, and people started taking sides. So today we’re going to help you figure out whether cereal can or can’t be eaten …

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How To Reheat Couscous – Is Microwave The Best Idea?

Made of tiny semolina balls, couscous is a wonderful North African dish that can replace rice just like magic. Easy to cook with a simple boiling, couscous can be served as a side dish with your favorite vegetable, meat, or seasoning. Some people prefer to cook couscous for a meal and freeze the leftover for …

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Why Is Bacon So Expensive ? Here’s Why, And What We Can Do

Bacon is one of the most loved foods in North America. You will never find someone who is happier when they get to eat a good, crispy piece of bacon. Just about everyone who isn’t a vegan sees the joy in eating a few crispy slices for breakfast. However, when you get bacon from a …

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Is Cream Cheese Vegetarian ? Yes, And Here’s Why

Looking to know if that cream cheese bagel is vegetarian ? Well look no further, because lots of people are wondering if cream cheese is a vegetarian food. Given how common cream cheese is, you’re bound to run into it at some point. If you’re vegetarian you may have sim misgivings about it, so it’s …

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Is Feta Cheese Vegetarian ? Traditionally No, But You Have Options

Do you love feta but don’t really know if it fits with your ethical views ? Don’t worry, this is a common concern among vegetarians, and we’re going to make things easier for everyone. We’ll touch on whether feta is or can be vegetarian, how to look for one that is, and why some animal …

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Can You Eat Unripe Avocados? Is It Safe ? Do This Instead

Have a bunch of unripe avocados at home and want to know if you can safely eat them ? We understand that waiting around for avocados to ripen can be very annoying, especially if you’re an avid avocado fan. There’s something about them just sitting on the counter, waiting, and waiting, whispering ‘eat me’, and …

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Why Are Pistachios So Addictive ? Craving Pistachios Is Real

If you’ve ever dreamed of stocking your cabinets with countless bags of sweet, green pistachios, you are not alone! …Okay, maybe you’re a bit alone… that’s a LOT of pistachios, people! But, we can understand the sentiment! Pistachios are delicious, salty sweet nuts that are just so fun to eat thanks to their slightly open …

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How Long Does Homemade Tomato Sauce Last ? In Jar And Fridge

Preparing some fresh and yummy tomato sauce at home not only takes effort, but also a great deal of time. And that’s why it’s important to have that sauce last for a reasonable while. Putting things in the fridge and witnessing something different in texture and flavor super soon is surely a disappointment. So, if …

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Is Lemon A Fruit Or A Vegetable ? Here’s What We Found Out

Wondering if lemons are fruits or vegetables ? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. More than one person gets confused when they see lemons in the veggie section in one supermarket, and then see them in the fruits section in another supermarket. Then there’s the whole botanical vs culinary term of fruit and vegetable that’s sparked …

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Cashew Paste Substitutes – 11 Easy and Tasty Alternatives

Looking for alternatives to cashew paste? You’re in the right place. This product is useful in so many ways, it’s bout to have a few alternatives that are easy to find or make. Let’s get to them and see all the different types of substitutes there are. Best cashew paste substitutes The best cashew paste …

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Homogenized VS Whole Milk: Are They The Same?

Standing in the dairy aisle and can’t decide between whole milk and homogenized milk ? Or maybe your recipe calls for whole milk, and you only have homogenized milk. Don’t worry. We’re here to help you decipher the mysteries of food and cooking ingredients, so today we’re looking at whole vs homogenized milk. What the …

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