Barley flour might not be especially common, but it is actually a super versatile and delicious ingredient to have around the house. In fact, barley flour probably came about before regular wheat flour, and has been used for thousands of years as a cheap, simple, and surprisingly starchy flour useable in all kinds of breads and doughs. But instead of hunting down a packet of barley flour at your local supermarket, why [...]
8 Best Coconut Extract Substitutes: The Definitive List
Does your recipe call for coconut extract but you don't have any handy? (This happens to me all the time - I'm always substituting something for something else.) And fortunately, I have good news - there are lots of great substitutes for coconut extract out there. (And also some bad ones. I'll talk about those in a minute.) Let's dive in! 8 best coconut extract substitutes The best coconut extract [...]
Is Eating Peanut Butter as Healthy as Eating Peanuts?
Peanut butter is made from peanuts, but does that mean that it’s as healthy to eat as peanuts? And what are the health benefits of peanuts, anyway? Peanut butter and peanuts have similar nutrition stats, with peanuts slightly edging out peanut butter in terms of being slightly lower in calories, fat, and carbs. In addition, it can be easier to monitor portion control of peanuts compared to peanut butter. Eating [...]
What is Nut Butter?
Nut butter is a staple that most of us have in our pantries. You can use nut butter in cooking, baking, and on its own as a quick protein source. Nut butter is also kid-friendly! But what IS nut butter? Nut butter is a high-fat paste made from grinding up nuts. Pretty simple, right? Well, there’s a bit more to it than that! We’ll go into what nut butter is in more detail below! What is nut butter? Nut [...]
When Does Cake Flour Go Bad?
Cake flour is great for making soft and fluffy cakes, but have you ever wondered if your cake flour can go bad? How long does it actually last? Cake flour typically has a shelf life of about 6 to 12 months when stored in a cool, dry place in an airtight container. However, its freshness can diminish over time, leading to potential changes in baking results. In this article, I'll talk about how to store cake flour, how [...]
When Does Cottonseed Oil Go Bad?
Have you ever found yourself staring at that bottle of cottonseed oil in your pantry, wondering if it's still good to use? Well, you're not alone. Like most cooking oils, cottonseed oil typically has a shelf life of around 6 to 12 months when stored properly. However, factors like the quality of the oil, packaging, and storage conditions can influence its longevity. Below, I'll talk a little bit more about cottonseed [...]
