Cinnamon extract is a delicious addition to many dishes, as well as a wonderful way to welcome the holiday season (I’m currently day-dreaming about fresh cinnamon rolls on a cold wintery day).  Plus, it can be a lot more convenient than something like cinnamon powder if you’re looking for a concentrated flavor – just a few drops of this stuff is going to have some serious impact on your dish! However, some cinnamon [...]

Ghee, a type of clarified butter most popular in South Asian cooking, retains more nutrients than regular clarified butter as it is cooked at a low temperature, typically below 100 degrees. It has also become more popular in Western cultures due to its nutrient profile, along with grass-fed butter.  The body can readily utilize the medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) present in ghee as an energy source. It is a good source of [...]

There are so many nut butters available now, and it's super exciting. No longer are we stuck with just peanut butter, but any nuts can nowadays be churned into a delicious paste! One of the most versatile and most delicious, in my opinion, is cashew butter.  When it comes to nutritional value, cashews stand out from other nuts due to their high zinc and copper content. Cashews boast a variety of other minerals, [...]

Tahini, a delectable paste or butter derived from ground sesame seeds, is a versatile ingredient used in multiple food cultures. Its smooth and creamy texture makes it a key component in popular dishes like hummus and baba ghanoush, enhancing their flavor profiles.  Beyond taste, tahini offers a substantial amount of protein and essential minerals, though it is high in fat just like all nut and seed butters, so it should be [...]

Today, we’re comparing the two dairy delights — buttermilk and the sweeter, denser, condensed milk. Both these milk options have been kitchen staples for generations, used for their incredible flavors, textures, and qualities to whip up some interesting recipes. So, what exactly can you use these milks for, and how are they different? Let’s find out! Comparing condensed milk vs buttermilk Condensed [...]

The thing about nut butters is that there are so many different types, each with unique traits that make them good or bad. Two of these nut butters are pecan butter and Nutella, which are so very different from one another… On the one hand you have pecan butter, a rich spread that encompasses the true meaning of “nut butter,” while on the other hand you have Nutella, a highly sweetened and extremely popular spread that [...]