Spaghetti is one of the most popular pasta shapes in the United States (along with macaroni). The signature dishes spaghetti is used in are those like spaghetti bolognese (paired with meat sauce and parmesan) and spaghetti and meatballs. What happens if you’re bored with spaghetti though? Don’t worry, it happens! It’s best to keep variety in your diet so you don’t lose some of the enjoyment of the eating experience. If [...]

No matter where you live, there’s no doubt you know the name Starbucks. What you may not be as familiar with is what's called Starbucks Reserve. What's Starbucks Reserve all about, exactly, and how is it different from the Starbucks you already know so well?  Starbucks Reserve refers to a specific selection of craft coffee roasts; some of these coffees are available at select store locations, but Starbucks Reserve is [...]

Sugars are simple creatures known as monosaccharides, such as glucose, fructose, and galactose. The most common form of sugar, which is sucrose, is composed of glucose and fructose and is extracted from sugar cane or sugar beet.  Moving beyond the conventional forms of sugar, we have panela. This is an unrefined whole cane sugar that is popular in Central and Latin America. It originates from the boiling and evaporation [...]

Sugar, a global pantry staple, is simply a type of sweet-tasting carbohydrate. It includes simple sugars such as glucose, fructose, and galactose. Commonly known as sucrose, table sugar is a combination of glucose and fructose, most commonly obtained from sugar cane. Honey, on the other hand, is a sweet and viscous substance produced by various bees, notably honey bees. Bees collect and refine sugary secretions from plants [...]

There are so many different kinds of flour out there it can be hard to give general rules for the best way to store them long-term. It isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution! However, today, we will try our best and go through some general rules to help you keep any kind of flour fresh until you have had the chance to use it all.  Generally, the best way to store flour long-term is to maintain proper temperature, avoid [...]

Macadamia nut butter is one of those “trophy” nut butters – it’s super sought-after for its delicious creaminess and rich, buttery flavor! Truly, you won’t want to put it down after starting with it – unfortunately, its price tag is a bit high… Now, another great nutty spread is cashew butter, which boasts a mild and nutty flavor encased in a deliciously thick and creamy texture! It’s also definitely more affordable than [...]