Turbinado sugar is basically just raw sugar. It retains some of its natural molasses, resulting in its distinctive brown-blond color. Extracted from sugar cane or sugar beet, it is sucrose, a type of simple sugar comprising glucose and fructose.  Whether choosing turbinado sugar for its subtle nuances or opting for regular sugar, both can be utilized in culinary applications to add sweetness and enhance the taste of [...]

Lactose and sugar are carbohydrates that provide sweetness to various food products. However, they differ in their composition and sources. Sugar, which is also known as sucrose, is a general term for different types of sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates. Common sources of sugar include sugar cane and sugar beet. It is composed of glucose and fructose molecules, which combine to form sucrose.  On the other hand, [...]

Got a bottle of apple cider vinegar and looking for something to do with it? Or looking to incorporate apple cider vinegar in your daily wellness routine? I've got you. This post is full of tried-and-true apple cider vinegar recipes that demonstrate ACV's flexibility and diversity - you can use it topically (skin and hair), you can drink it as part of a smoothie or a wellness shot, you can even put it in salad [...]

Your first thought when reading the title might be, “Isn’t Crisco a type of shortening?” Crisco is a name synonymous with vegetable shortening and is known for its place in traditional American baking. While you can use other types of vegetable shortening if the branded version isn’t available, you’ll want to be careful with other types of shortening. General shortening can refer to other types made from animal fat or [...]

Perhaps you might be ready to whip up a batch of crispy fried chicken or make a delicious, flaky pie for Thanksgiving – do you go with that trusty tub of shortening or reach for peanut oil with its high smoke point? Are there differences between the two that will change the flavor and texture of your dish? Which one will give you the best crisp or tenderness? Let’s find out! Comparing peanut oil vs shortening Peanut [...]

Banana milk is a unique option in the vast world of milk – it’s plant-based, as opposed to being an essentially flavored version of regular milk (like store-bought strawberry milk, for example). In fact, it’s becoming a more and more popular choice, rising in the ranks – but can it rise above buttermilk? Buttermilk is a popular choice, especially in baking and cooking. It has a very unique taste with a thick and creamy [...]