Are you overwhelmed by the many different kinds of flour on the market? We don’t blame you. It can be hard to know which one is the best choice for your baking needs. But fear not! We’ve narrowed down the top 5 best flours that should always have a spot in your kitchen. A Note on Different Flour Types Most flours can be grouped into gluten-containing and non-gluten-containing (gluten-free) categories. We have a mix of [...]
The 5 Best Cooking Oils for Your Kitchen
I love to cook, but my kitchen is small, and I don’t have much cupboard space to load up on every available oil. So, I limit my oils to 5 staples unless I need something special for a specific recipe. I call them the five best, and I will share them with you and tell you why they made the list. Just FYI, these are oils only, not cooking fats, which I keep in abundance in the fridge. Extra Virgin Olive Oil: The Timeless [...]
How to Make Homemade Tahini (Completely Vegan!)
Move over nut butters, it's time for seed butters! Did you know that nearly all nuts and seeds can be made into nut and seed butter? And that there are lots of different kinds out there? Today, we are going to make a simple and easy tahini, which is essentially a sesame seed butter. You may not have heard of it, but you have definitely eaten it if you have tried hummus! Let’s see what it is used for and how you can make [...]
100 Foods That Start With V (Alphabetized & Explained)
Here are 100 foods that start with the letter V. There are so many great foods that come from different parts of the world and will help you grow your recipe book! Check out these 100 foods that will introduce you to a new world of flavors! Foods That Start with the Letter V – Alphabetized Here is an alphabetically arranged chart of 100 foods that start with the letter V that you can use to reference a food [...]
Can you Freeze Homemade Applesauce?
Applesauce has become a super popular baking ingredient, as it can be used as both a fat replacer and a more natural sweetener. But it can be a long process to make, and it doesn’t last all that long in the fridge. No worries, though, as freezing applesauce has many benefits! It helps you store a lot of homemade or store-bought applesauce, which is great for reducing food waste. It's also convenient to have frozen applesauce [...]
How To Make Apple Cider Vinegar Bug Repellent
Apple cider vinegar has been hailed as a natural remedy for various everyday issues for a long time. Its countless benefits range from weight loss and skincare to home cleaning and even bee sting removal. Many people swear by its effectiveness. Apple cider vinegar, also known as ACV, is a natural product that you might already have in your kitchen. It is made by fermenting apple sugars, which results in the creation of acetic [...]
