Ever needed to make a quick pumpkin pie but got stock on the filling ? If you’re in a hurry you might not have noticed you picked up a can of pumpkin puree, instead of pumpkin pie filling. Does that spell trouble for your pie ? Is there any way you can use that puree …
With the cooler temps and the holidays right around the corner, seasonal drinks are already on our minds and hitting the shelves in various stores. Our favorite holiday drinks, eggnog and boiled custard, are two of the most prominent. Some may start to wonder what exactly boiled custard and eggnog are. Aren’t they the same …
If you’ve never had cheesecake you might be put off by the word ‘cheese’ in it. We know we had a little trouble understanding the concept too, until we discovered cream cheese. Then everything changed. Cheesecake became one of our most favorite desserts, and what we order half the time. The other half is lava …
If you’ve ever bitten into an aromatic, delicious cookie only to feel completely encompassed in that warm flavor of maple syrup, that cookie was probably made with maple extract! So, if you don’t have any maple extract at home, or perhaps just don’t know where to buy any, you may be wondering how to get …
Do you absolutely love digestive biscuits but can’t seem to find any ? Looking to make the perfect cheesecake base but don’t have digestives ? No worries, we’ve got you covered ! With this handy dandy substitute list you’ll always have a backup plan. Best digestive biscuits substitutes The best substitutes for digestive biscuits are …
Amidst a whole rainbow of interesting food inventions, the whole idea of magnificent food art found in restaurants and events worldwide is a must-mention. One of the food decors that everyone finds astonishing is the edible gold leaf. It surely is extraordinarily appetizing to have food served with some shimmering garnishing on top. Edible gold …
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 …
Puddings are great and we all know they’re supposed to be made with milk. But what if you just ran out of milk and absolutely need to make that pudding right now ? Well then you’d have to get creative and use water instead. But does pudding made with water taste any good ? That’s …
Orange marmalade is one of the most delicious yet complicated condiments you could ever make at home. It goes well with many interesting snacks and everyday meals whether you are making meat, vegetables, or salads. Orange marmalade is mostly used in breakfast in many European countries such as the United Kingdom or any Slavic countries. …
Sometimes, you want to make brownies. And sometimes, you have no eggs for the brownie mix. What to do ? Find some egg substitutes, of course ! Now, let’s see what you can replace eggs wit in a brownie mix, because this may just come in handy. Can you make brownie mix without eggs ? …
Eggnog. The cold season is upon us and we’re definitely feeling the vibes, and one of them is a deepening desire for eggnog. But what does eggnog taste like? Don’t worry if you don’t know, it’s not a very common thing outside of America but we’re sure you’ve at least heard of it. And we’re …
If you are in love with everything about fall, the flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and apples, then you might be a fan of apple butter. This sweet butter is often used as a side dish or simply as an addition to sandwiches. And if you are a baker in the making, you can use it …
When biting into a delicious slice of cheesecake we often wonder what makes it so, well, delicious. The answers are always the flavorings, but there’s a little more than that. You may wonder if cheesecake has eggs in it, since it’s so creamy and well congealed. Well, if you’re in any way allergic to eggs …
Carob is maybe not the most popular ingredient, but for those who love it it’s a bit of a godsend. Sweeter than cocoa powder and often used as a decent replacement for chocolate, there’s a lot of folks who swear by carob powder. Still, as any ingredient carob has a shelf life. This is what …
If you’re one of the people wondering about carob and chocolate, and how well they can replace one another then you may want to understand the difference between them. While carob is not the same as cocoa powder, it’s definitely something many health-conscious folks reach to when they need a chocolate replacement. So today we’re …
Although the rich bittersweet taste of chocolate is hard to beat, carob is gaining much popularity as an excellent alternative to our beloved chocolate. However, the biggest concern of vegans and lactose intolerant folks is finding the right dairy-free replacements for chocolate. So this is what we’ll be looking at today, so read on. Is …
When hunting for your favorite chocolate chips at the grocery store, there are full chances of you getting across the carob chips. While they look similar to our all-time favorite chocolate chips, they are completely different things. Just like chocolate comes from cocoa pods, carob comes from carob pods. You can find it mostly in …
Cocoa butter is found in every bar of chocolate on earth, but does is have caffeine ? All chocolate has at least some measure of caffeine in it, so doesn’t cocoa butter have some too ? The truth is that cocoa butter has no caffeine, despite a chocolate bar having caffeine. Today we’re going to …
Do you love chocolate strawberries ? So do I ! But how long do chocolate strawberries last, and how long can you keep them ? After all, you can’t eat them all in one sitting, unless you’re willing to share with friends. This is where knowing how long these treats last comes in handy, especially …