Walnut oil might not be as popular as olive oil and coconut oil, but it’s a healthy oil that you can use in cooking, baking, or on your skin. The best way to store walnut oil is in a tightly sealed dark opaque glass container in the refrigerator. Storing walnut oil in the refrigerator increases its shelf life more than storing it at room temperature. To learn more about the best way to store walnut oil (both in and out [...]
Eucalyptus vs Frankincense Essential Oil: Which is Better?
So you're looking to get into essential oils, but you're not sure where to start? Two popular options are eucalyptus oil and frankincense oil - but which one is better? We'll break it all down for you in this ultimate guide to eucalyptus vs. frankincense essential oil. Let's get started! The Basics on Eucalyptus Oil and Frankincense Oil Before we do a more detailed comparison of the various pros and cons of [...]
Carrot Apple Cider Vinegar and Ginger Soup
Sweet and savory, silky, creamy, and luscious are just a few of the words I like to use to describe this amazingly delicious soup. I mean, it’s got it all. Sweet carrots. Spicy ginger. Robust onions. Creamy coconut milk. And last but not least, a big old kiss of apple cider vinegar to make everything bright and lively! Carrot apple cider vinegar and ginger soup ingredients, substitutions, and [...]
How to Make Homemade Corn Oil (2 Ingredients!)
Corn oil is one of those vegetable oils that not a lot of people tend to use in their home cooking; most people tend to stick to the oils they are most familiar with, like vegetable or sunflower oil. However, not only is corn oil surprisingly delicious and versatile, but it also has a high smoke point, making it perfect for use in frying high-temperature foods like fries. But since corn oil isn’t typically sold in most [...]
When Does Olive Pomace Oil Go Bad?
You've got that trusty bottle of olive pomace oil sitting in your kitchen, but it's been there for a while now. You might be wondering, "When does olive pomace oil go bad?" In a nutshell, olive pomace oil has a shelf life of about 2 years when stored properly. However, once you open that bottle, things change a bit. It's best to use it within 6 months to a year for optimal flavor and quality. But to really [...]
How to Make Homemade Soybean Oil
The humble soybean is a remarkably versatile little seed. Capable of being made into tofu, flour, and all manner of different recipes and useful ingredients, but one thing that not a lot of people think about when they consider soybeans is just how much oil they have inside them. The soybean is actually an incredibly oil-rich seed, and be processed and turned into a huge amount of soybean oil, with only a very small [...]
