Jerk seasoning is popular in Caribbean cooking, especially for adding spicy flavor to meat. What’s in jerk seasoning that makes it taste so good? It turns out, quite a few things! The ingredients in jerk seasoning vary depending on the brand or recipe, but usually contain herbs and spices like: What all can you use jerk seasoning for? We have the answer to that question and more next! What is jerk [...]
Which Herbs and Spices Are in Gingerbread?
Certain foods and drinks are associated with special occasions, like pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving and eggnog around the holidays. Another holiday favorite that can also be enjoyed year-round is gingerbread, whether it’s a moist gingerbread loaf or crunchy gingerbread cookies topped with icing. The spices in gingerbread always contain cinnamon and ginger but can also include additional spices such as: We’ll explain how [...]
Keto vs. Vegan: What’s the Difference?
Picture this: one diet includes steak, eggs, and butter while the other utilizes beans, tofu, and quinoa. Can you think of more opposite eating styles? Such is the case with keto and vegan diets! Keto and vegan diets are very different with few similarities, which we’ll review in depth in this article. To summarize, some of the biggest differences are: We’ll also discuss the pros and cons of both diets so you can [...]
Which Nut Butter Has the Least Carbs?
If you think of nut and seed butters, you might be inclined to think they are all low in carbs - but that’s not always the case. Certain nut and seed butters are particularly low in carbs, while some aren’t low in carbs at all! Some of the nut and seed butters with the least carbs include Brazil nut butter, pine nut butter, and pumpkin seed butter, among others. We’ll review ten low-carb nut and seed butters in this [...]
24 Types of Nut Butters (+Seed Butters!)
Peanut butter and jelly, ants on a log, and apples dipped in almond butter are all possible (and tasty!) because of - you guessed it - nut butter! Most people have a jar of some type of nut butter in their pantry right now. What you probably don’t know is that there are WAY more nut butters beyond peanut butter and almond butter! In this article, we’ll review 24 different types of nut (and seed) butters, [...]
Which Herbs and Spices Are in Garam Masala?
Garam Masala is a spice mix that is popular in Indian cuisine. Which herbs and spices are in Garam Masala that make it so flavorful? Garam Masala contains ONLY spices (no herbs!) and usually contains: How is Garam Masala different from curry powder? We’ll compare these two side-by-side and more! What is Garam Masala? Garam masala is a seasoning blend similar to curry powder. It’s used in Indian dishes like [...]
