We’ll be answering a very interesting question today: which of these two nut-free spreads is better? Well, to do that we’ve got to do a deep dive on chia seed butter, which is an amazing nut butter alternative for its mildly nutty taste and unique texture! It also has an interesting nutritional profile, which we’ll check out in more detail later on! We’ll also check out tahini, which is a deliciously thin and creamy [...]
Reduced-Fat Peanut Butter vs Tahini: Which is Better?
We have quite an interesting showdown today: a nut butter versus a nut-free spread! On the one hand we have reduced-fat peanut butter, which is (just as the name implies) a version of peanut butter that has a lower fat content! This can be a great way for people to enjoy the deliciousness of peanut butter without sacrificing their macros, but it comes with a couple of caveats that we’ll talk about… Then, on the other [...]
Elderberry Tea Recipe
Elderberry tea is a delicious berry-infused tea made with dried elderberries, cinnamon, turmeric, and raw honey. This tea is perfect when your immune system needs a boost or when you have a sore throat. Though I make elderberry syrup every Autumn in my home, I also like to keep the dried berries on hand to make elderberry tea. Elderberries are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C and have been used in folk [...]
Is Pasta Basically All the Same Except for Shape?
If you stroll through the pasta aisle at the grocery store, you’ll notice there are a TON of different types. Are there big differences between the types of pasta, or are they all similar besides their shape? Most types of pasta are basically all the same (made from semolina, a type of flour) except for the shapes they are formed into! What are the different pasta shapes - and why do they matter? We’ll explain! What [...]
Is Couscous a Pasta?
Couscous is a dish that originated in Africa, but it’s become popular around the world. There has been a bit of a debate about what couscous is - is it a type of grain like rice, or is it pasta? It doesn’t look like it, but couscous technically is a type of pasta! It’s made of small balls of semolina, the same type of flour used to make most types of pasta. We’ll explain more about what couscous is, how it’s made, and [...]
Soy Nut Butter vs Tahini: The Ultimate Verdict
Soy nut butter has made itself out to be a popular alternative to many different nut butters, providing a thick and creamy texture that keeps up with the best of them! However, tahini is also a nut-free spread that’s making waves as a nut butter alternative, becoming much more than simply a popular ingredient in hummus – it’s becoming known for its unique flavor and texture, and the great qualities it can bring to many [...]
