Nutmeg and mace are two spices that are not the most common, but definitely loved. Of the two, mace is a little less known and also harder to come by. In our series dedicated to all things spice, we’re going to talk about the main differences between nutmeg and mace. Let’s take a look. Nutmeg …

Nutmeg is a more obscure spice, mainly because it’s not as sweet as other spices, such as cinnamon. It has its own delicious aroma, a pungent, spicy flavor with a vaguely sweet aftertaste. It’s commonly found in fall and winter treats, though you can easily find it in some savory dishes as well. It seems …

Cinnamon are two very common spices, and something you’ll often see on the ingredient list of many autumn and winter desserts, even savory dishes. So what are these two spices, and how are they different from one another ? Most people know about cinnamon, or can identify its flavor. But a full comparison with nutmeg …

Spices just seem to always be in your pantry, don’t they ? Cinnamon, pepper, paprika, and even herbs seem to always be there, year in and year out. One of the most common spices in anyone’s spice cabinet is cinnamon. Does cinnamon ever go bad ? This is what we’re going to take a look …

Cinnamon is possibly one of the best spices out there. Indeed, in days of old it was considered fit only for monarchs and religious purposes,  alongside saffron. Nowadays you can easily find it, and it’s heavily used in the cold season. You know what we’re talking about, once September 1st hits, spice mixes are all …

Vanilla has long been used in all kinds of sweets and perfumes, to the point where it’s now everywhere. It’s both one of the most expensive spices in the world, and one of the most common flavors you will ever find. Even the unofficial word for ‘bland, plain, simple’ is ‘vanilla’. Why ? Because it’s …

Vanilla extract is pretty much everywhere and in everything. It’s so ingrained in our everyday life we don’t even notice it’s there. Exact when it’s not there, and we notice something’s missing, but we’re not sure what. It blends in with everything and we all know what it smells like. But what does vanilla extract …

Vanilla is probably one of the most common flavors all over the world, yet suffers from severe price hikes. For a flavor that is everywhere, you’d expect it to be cheaper and the price to be somewhat constant.  But why is vanilla so expensive ? What drives the price up, and how does it grow …

Buttercream is possibly the most common way to fill and frost a cake, and it can take on so many flavors. Then there’s cream cheese frosting, with a tangy and rich flavor that doesn’t lend itself to just everything, but where it does, it’s heavenly.  So how do you choose between buttercream and cream cheese …

If you’re any sort of dessert lover, you’ve definitely has both whipped cream and buttercream. But you may not have made either of them at home, and you may not have been faced with the decision of which to ice and entire cake with. Or maybe just some cupcakes, the decision is still something to …

Whipped cream is a white, fluffy, and usually sweet icing on many cakes and pastries. Or you could even find it on top of your morning coffee at some point. If you’re in a position where you need to think about the amount of sugar you take in – say, diabetic, or simply want to …

Cookies are a popular sweet treat, and they’re highly customizable. Each family has their favorite recipe, and each person likes their cookie a different way. One thing always baffles those who are new to baking cookies: how much they spread. You work on a great cookie dough, place your cookie balls on a baking sheet, …

Tiramisu is an amazingly delicious dessert, and it’s pretty much perfect any day of the week, and time of the year. It’s got all the best flavors out there, especially for coffee lovers, and it’s hard to say no to. So, naturally, you may end up making more tiramisu at one point. Can you freeze …

Tiramisu is a wonderfully refreshing and not overly sweet dessert that just screams Italy at you. The coffee, the mascarpone, the ladyfingers, everything is just delicious. One thing has always been up for debate though: does tiramisu have any alcohol in it ? Ad if yes, can you get drunk off it ? This is …

Mascarpone and cream cheese are two soft cheeses you can easily find in the dairy aisle. They’re commonly used in desserts, though you may also find them in some savory dishes as well. In fact, they’re so common they are easily confused for one another, at least in terms of appearance.  There are a few …

Ricotta and mascarpone are cornerstones of Italian cooking, especially when it comes to dessert. So what do you do when you’ve got a recipe that calls for one, but you’ve only got the other one ? Look up their differences, of course ! Ricotta vs mascarpone is a serious discussion, and which you use has …

Ricotta and cream cheese are two of the most common soft, white cheeses on the market. This means you’re likely to find both of them whenever you’re in a hurry, but you may look at the ingredients and wonder if they’re any different. And depending on what you’re cooking, you may wonder if you can …

Cheesecakes are a delicious treat in every way you can imagine them. How you make your own cheesecake may be different from your neighbors, but one thing is always the same: the cheese. For newcomers, the very name ‘cheesecake’ may not sound appealing at all. After all, going just by name you expect a cake …

Cheesecake seems to be everyone’s favorite dessert, but there seems to be a disagreement over how to make a cheesecake in the first place. The original cheesecake was the baked one, and it’s the one most people grew up with. Then, at some point, no-bake cheesecake came around, along with springform pans. And now everyone …

If you’ve ever cut open a 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. And we’ll …