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 [...]

One of the OG’s in the plant-based milk game, soy milk has been a dairy-free alternative to regular milk for many years. It boasts some interesting qualities, and is likely on your radar if you’re looking for milk alternatives.  That being said, how does it compare to the popular buttermilk?  Buttermilk is a wonderful version of milk that does a really good job in many things, especially baking and cooking. It [...]

Strawberry milk is a staple in many of our childhoods – although it may not be as popular as chocolate milk, it’s still a delicious option that hits all the right taste buds! Another unique milk type is buttermilk, which is especially popular in baking and cooking! It has a flavor profile that’s quite different to strawberry milk, and they’re opposites in many ways – despite being essentially different versions of regular [...]

When finding a sugar substitute, maltitol is a popular choice. As a sugar alcohol, maltitol offers a sweet taste and serves as a bit of a laxative!  With a comparable sweetness to sucrose and similar properties, except for browning, maltitol also avoids tooth decay and has a slightly lesser impact on blood glucose levels.  Let's delve into the differences between maltitol and sugar to understand their distinct [...]

Quinoa milk is a delicious and unique milk option that you may not find in stores…it’s not common commercially. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy this tricky-to-pronounce milk, as the cool characteristics of it are definitely worth making at home! Now, it differs a fair bit in availability to almond milk, which is one of the most popular dairy alternatives out there! It’s a delicious plant-based milk that gets a [...]