Have you ever woke up in the morning and craved a good peanut butter for your breakfast, only to find out that your jar of peanut butter is watery? This can be off-putting because you need an extra effort to stir it back, or it is actually its texture and will not thicken anything you …
Coconut flour is often touted as a great way to add variety to your baked goods, and a way to add a nice coconut flavor without adding a coconut filling. But because most recipes are formulated for regular white flour, using coconut flour means a different result. So you might have a lot of questions …
Coconut water is delicious in its own way, though it’s not all that well known in places where coconuts aren’t abundant. And because of that, it may even spark some confusion among many possible customers. One of the most confusing things about coconut water is its varying degrees of pink. Sometimes it’s there, sometimes it’s …
Walnuts are a common ingredient during the cold season, but especially the fall months. Once the cold kicks in a little, your walnut tree is dropping fruit left and right. So naturally, you’re going to pick up all of those beauties and use them. Once you start cracking them, you realize a few of them …
If you’ve ever cut open an peach you’ve noticed its pit. It looks wrinkly, with a few tiny holes, and a lot like an overgrown almond. Well, is it an almond ? Or are peaches and almonds just related ? There’s a common element between almonds and peaches, and we’re going to explore it today. …
Sesame seeds are everywhere, and as often as you see them you might not really notice them. On burger buns, on pastries, on breads, on breadsticks, in some ice cream varieties, in sesame oil, on sushi, part of a dessert filling, and so on. Normally the only sesame we knew of was the plain ‘ol …
If you’re all out of sesame seeds then you’re likely bummed. Sesame seeds add a much needed kick to many baked goods and even some meals. Not adding many would lead to a much plainer existence. So let’s take a look at the many sesame seed substitutes out there. We’re assuming you can’t find any …
Coconut water is a real treat, and it’s been hyped as a healthy alternative to plain water. Some folks have gone as far as trying to replace their water intake with coconut water, but that’s a pretty expensive habit. What do you do when your favorite drink or recipe calls for coconut water, but you …
Are you allergic to coconut, or just don’t like the flavor at all ? Or maybe you love coconut but can’t stand the texture, or may you just can’t find any ? Whatever the case, you’ve got a recipe calling for shredded coconut and you’re unable to use it. You can either ditch the recipe, …
If you’re on a gluten-free diet or simply want to try another flour, almond flour is the most common option. It’s gluten-free and fairly easy to get a hold of. Unless you’re doing large amounts of baking each day, almond flour doesn’t end up that expensive, given how little you need at a time. So …