Rosemary and thyme are among some of the more popular and widely used herbs. You can easily find them fresh or dried in your favorite grocery stores, and both are versatile herbs that can be used in many types of dishes. What are the main differences between rosemary and thyme? Between rosemary vs. thyme, the main differences are their appearance and flavor. Rosemary has more needle-like leaves while thyme’s are more [...]
What Makes Sriracha Hot Sauce Taste So Good?
If you like some spice in your food, you probably have a bottle of hot sauce in your fridge or pantry right now. There are many types of hot sauce to choose from, but one of the most popular is sriracha hot sauce. What’s in it that makes it taste SO good? The main ingredients that make sriracha so tasty are red jalapenos, sugar, salt, and garlic. Yep, that’s it! How spicy is sriracha compared to other popular hot sauces? [...]
All the Cooking Oils and Fats (Listed and Explained)
In this definitive guide, we cover all things cooking fats and cooking oils, including their sources, extraction techniques, nutrition and dietary information, smoke points, and what they are best used for. With 42 distinct oils/fats, the list is quite extensive, so if you want to read the entire thing, you will be a fats and oils pro by the end of it, but if you are looking for specific information, then we recommend that [...]
All the Types of Milk (Listed and Explained)
Do you ACTUALLY know what milk is? Technically, milk is defined as being an opaque white liquid made by mammals to feed their babies. However, the term “milk” is also used to describe plant-based beverages meant to mimic true milk such as soy milk, almond milk, and many others. Whether you drink milk on its own, add it to your coffee, or use it to make smoothies, you have plenty of options to choose from. We’ve [...]
Why is Saffron So Expensive?
You’ve probably heard of saffron and know that it’s expensive, but have you ever wondered why? Saffron is expensive because of how many saffron flowers it takes to harvest the spice and the fact that it has to be harvested manually, making labor costs a significant part of its production. Just how expensive is saffron, and what can you do with it if you decide to fork out the money for it? We have the answers to [...]
7 Best Healthier Substitutes for Salt
Let’s face it – salt tastes good. Salt is one of the main flavors we tend to gravitate to as humans and is what makes snacks like potato chips and pretzels such a crowd pleaser. Unfortunately, too much salt can be a problem, especially if you have certain health conditions. If you need to lay off the salt, what can you use instead? While any herb or spice is a great alternative to salt, seven popular healthier salt [...]
