This banana bread doesn’t just sing and dance with flavor, it’s so moist and tender that it practically falls apart in your hands. And by “fall apart,” I mean that in the best possible way. It’s the type of quick bread that will haunt your dreams. Again, in the best possible way imaginable. It’s full of sweet, ripened bananas, butter, honey, and a kiss of cinnamon and vanilla. Then, all of those ingredients are [...]
Easy Apple Cider Vinegar Chicken with Root Vegetables and Brussels Sprouts
When it comes to meals that both fill you up and leave you feeling comforted and satisfied, well, this recipe is going to be at the top of your list! I personally love it because it comes together quickly and easily, and has a bright rich flavor that lets me know that I just ate an incredible meal, but doesn’t fill me up to the point where I can’t go play some frisbee golf if the occasion arises. So, grab a couple of [...]
Brown Rice Syrup vs Sugar: The Ultimate Verdict
When it comes to sweetening options, brown rice syrup and sugar are two that are commonly used. Sugar, which is a generic term for sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates found in various food products, includes simple sugars like glucose, fructose, and galactose. The popular 'sugar' we often use, known as sucrose, is a combination of glucose and fructose extracted from sugar cane or sugar beet. On the other hand, brown [...]
Sucanat vs Sugar: The Ultimate Verdict
Sucanat and sugar are both sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates commonly used in food. While sugar, also known as sucrose, is derived from glucose and fructose and extracted from sugar cane or sugar beet, sucanat is a variety of whole cane sugar. What sets sucanat apart is its retention of molasses content, giving it a unique flavor and texture. This pure dried sugar cane juice is extracted mechanically, heated, and cooled [...]
Beef Tallow vs Shortening: The Ultimate Verdict
Beef tallow is a fat with a long history in many traditional dishes like savory pies and casseroles, while shortening has been a staple in many American kitchens for generations. From versatility to flavor, these two solid fats have proven their place in the pantry for many reasons. Ready to find out more? Read on! Comparing beef tallow vs shortening Beef tallowShorteningSolid or liquid?SolidSolidSmoke point [...]
Demerara Sugar vs Sugar: The Ultimate Verdict
When it comes to sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates used in food, sugar is the first thing that springs to mind. The most commonly known sugar, sucrose, is a combination of glucose and fructose extracted from sugar cane or sugar beet. However, in the realm of "raw" sugars, demerara sugar stands out. Alongside other cane sugars like turbinado sugar, washed sugar, and evaporated cane juice, demerara undergoes a single [...]
