Whether you have some white flour shortage or are simply working on some dietary restrictions, quinoa flour is a wonderful baking aid. If you can’t find it in your grocery store or don’t have time to prepare it at home, there’s some amazing flour alternatives out there. Prepared using grains, seeds, and nuts, they’re going …

There is really nothing else quite like a persimmon. This interesting and puzzling, yet totally delicious fruit will excite your wondering taste buds, as well as ease them! If you’ve never had persimmon before then you may be wondering what it tastes like. No worries, we’ve got you covered. Keep on reading to find out. …

Wondering if you can freeze persimmons ? They’re such a bright and lovely fruit, and sometimes hard to find ! So if you’ve got yourself a big batch of persimmons (or kaki) you may want to freeze them. But can you ? Can you freeze persimmons ? Yes, you can freeze persimmons just like any …

Almond milk is one those amazing milk alternatives that makes whatever you’re eating or drinking that much more delicious. It goes with pretty much anything, and makes nutty sweets even better ! You may have noticed almond milk is double or almost triple the price of dairy milk. Which sounds a bit weird, because it’s …

Ever been to Japan and seen their lovely, orange-yolked eggs ?They’re the stuff dreams are made of. They might also taste a little better, although it could just be our programing of orange yolk=good egg. But why are Japanese eggs so orange ? Why are they so strikingly colored, when other eggs just aren’t as …

Looking at that box of fresh white buttons at the supermarket but don’t know if they’re worth it ? If you’ve never had mushrooms before they can be a little weird to wrap your head around. Neither a vegetable nor a fruit, mushrooms bring a whole new kind of flavor to any dish. Once you’ve …

Once holiday season rolls around, so does baking season. Well, extra-often-and-in-large-amounts baking season. That means lots of flour, lots of yeast, sugar, spices, butter, and yes, eggs. Have you ever see how high egg prices can get around Easter ??? Unbelievable. But still, baked goods are delicious and amazing, and almost all of them require …

Even been in the supermarket and wondered just what kind of eggs to get ? Doe it even matter, aren’t they all the same ? Nowadays we have so many options when it comes to eggs we get overwhelmed. Two options stand out though. Battery eggs and free range eggs, from the cheapest to the …

Planning a big family feast and you’re all out of lettuce ? Worse, is your supermarket out of lettuce ?! Now what ? Well there’s a few options you have when it comes to lettuce. You see, the Lactuca sativa (plain ol’ lettuce) has many faces, and many siblings and cousins you can call on …

Endives and escarole come from the same family of leafy greens – and are often mistaken for each other. These slightly bitter-flavored veggies are popular winter or spring salads, or a lovely addition to soups. If you’ve found yourself wondering what’s the exact difference between the two, we’ve got you covered. Endive VS escarole Endive …

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 is? 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 …

Have you heard of people putting ice in their milk ? As weird as it may sound to some people, it might be the best thing ever for others. There’s this urban legend that people started putting ice cubes in milk back in the 30s, when fridges weren’t the most common and milk had to …

You must have surely come across those racks loaded with endives at the grocery store, but some of us have never tried them. Endives are super-nutritious leafy greens that are used round the world for some great food preparations. In fact, if you are looking to brighten your meals, endives can be a great element, …

If you have ever had a sweet, cold ice cream cone drizzled with a thick and creamy condensed milk syrup, you may have thought you just died and went to heaven. That’s how wonderful condensed milk can be! However, what if you’re trying to make a loaf of sweet bread, or even your own homemade …

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 …

Ah, the classic potato salad. It’s one of the most iconic picnic dishes, and surely one that will please just about anyone at your table. Especially when holiday or picnic season come around, potato salad seems to be something we all have at least 2-3 times a month. There’s just something about it, so creamy …

Over boiled potatoes can be a real pain, but is there anything you can do with them ? Well, as it turns out yes, there is and there’s way to make sure it won’t happen the second time. This kind of situation is especially frustrating if you’re planning a big family meal and were really …

Out of a handful of snacks that taste just as awesome the next day, stromboli is definitely a must-mention! Loaded with decadent flavors and healthy ingredients that work as reminiscent of a yummy pizza, stromboli is something everyone loves. A little customization to suit your whims and choices in terms of the filling, and it …

Brisket is a staple of Texas barbeque culture for the summer. Thousands of people go to restaurants in Dallas and Austin to get some of the most iconic barbeque food in the sandwich. The value of brisket is in how juicy and succulent it is for most people to eat. You can serve it on …