If you've ever used whole wheat pastry flour to whip up some yummy treats like cookies or muffins, you probably know it's a healthier choice than regular white flour. But here's the deal: even though it's good for you, it can go bad too. Whole wheat pastry flour typically has a shelf life of 3 to 6 months. Once opened, it's best to use it within 3 months when stored at room temperature, or up to 1 year if kept in the [...]
Brazil Nut Butter vs Tahini: Which is Better?
My big travel goal is to make it to Brazil within the next couple of years – I mean, who wouldn’t love seeing the culture, catching a soccer game, enjoying the amazing landscapes, and eating…nut butter? You bet! There’s this awesome spread coming out of Brazil called Brazil nut butter (there are no mysteries in that name). It’s making a great impression in the keto community with its low carb content, and has a delicious [...]
Brazil Nut Butter vs Cashew Butter: The Ultimate Verdict
What do you think of when you hear: “Brazil?” I’m guessing it's Rio de Janeiro, the famous soccer team, beautiful weather and landscapes…but what about nut butter? You may be surprised to hear this, but Brazil is actually home to an awesome spread that’s been making noise in the keto community! It’s appropriately named Brazil nut butter, and is absolutely delicious, making it one worth checking out! We’ll also take a [...]
How to Make Your Own Gluten-Free Flour Blend (4 Ingredients)
Gluten-free flour has shifted from a niche, allergy-friendly substitute to an entirely new type of flour in recent years. While the growing awareness of gluten intolerance has definitely contributed, more and more people and becoming aware of the flavor potential of using flours other than wheat. However, sometimes the gluten-free flour options available in most stores just aren’t quite good enough. Whether because they [...]
How to Make Coconut Milk Cheese (Delicious!)
There are all kinds of ways to make vegan cheese alternatives out there, made from everything from nuts to seeds, but one non-dairy cheese that isn’t much talked about is coconut milk cheese. Rich, creamy, and bursting with coconut flavor, coconut milk cheese is easily one of the best options out there for dairy substitutes. However, instead of hunting high and low to find it at the store, why not learn how to make it [...]
How to Make Homemade Cake Flour (2 Ingredients)
Cake flour is one of those ingredients that you don’t really consider useful in the kitchen until you start to get really serious about baking. Typically bought as the flour for making cakes and other sweet baked goods, cake flour is preferred because of the lighter texture you get when you cook with it. The reason cake flour is so useful is because of its lower protein content, resulting in a less chewy texture when you [...]
