Do you have a bunch of wonderful, fresh potatoes that you want to make for dinner ? You may be wondering if you really need to peel the skins off. Is it safe to eat potato skins ? Well, as it turns out the skins of many fruits and vegetables can be edible. So let’s …
If you’ve never had prosciutto then you may be wondering if it’s okay to eat raw, or if you have to cook it. Don’t worry, you’re not the only one with this question and it kind of makes sense. Prosciutto is a type of fine Italian ham, usually sliced very thin for serving or as …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Peeling avocado skins can be time-consuming so you may be wondering if you can eat the skin as well. If you’re an avocado loved you may want to use up all of it. So let’s tale a look at whether we can eat avocado skins or do something else with them. Can you eat avocado …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Are you out of eggs and only have mayo and you absolutely need to bake that cake right now ? No ? You’re just curious what’s this about using mayonnaise instead of egg ? Oh. Well, get ready because it’s a bit of a hoot and no one seems to decide on a stance. The …
Are you running out of oil and there’s no point in keeping two nearly-empty bottles ? You’re probably wondering if you can mix the two oils. Well, the thing is you’re not the only one in this situation, so there’s info to help you out. If you’ve got peanut oil and vegetable oil – two …
Out of almond milk and desperately need some for a recipe? No worries, we’ve got you covered. We’ll tell you all about almond milk substitutes and guide you on which to pick, according to your needs. And a quick little almond milk recipe at the end, so you can have your very own nut milk …
Durians. As great as they may taste, the smell makes most people turn away from them. If you’ve never had this spiky, confusing fruit, then you may be curious to know just what a durian smell like. And why everyone’s so impressed by it, be it in a bad or good way. Well, this is …
Want that beautiful, sizzling bacon with eggs in the morning ? Then you may be wondering if you should use oil with the bacon, as well as the eggs. Worry not, today we’re going to talk about whether there’s any point to using oil with bacon, and how to get the best results. Do you …