We’re exploring the flavorful world of Asian cuisine with sesame oil and peanut oil! With the aroma of spices and clatter of woks, how do you choose the right oil to infuse your dishes with? On one hand, we have powerful and fragrant sesame oil, and on the other, we have light and nutty peanut oil. Let’s take a deep dive into the two oils and figure out which is best for what! Comparing peanut oil vs sesame oil Peanut [...]

With the highest smoke point and a reputation as one of the healthiest cooking oils out there, avocado oil has a lot to brag about. But can sesame oil match up in any way? Rich and nuanced, sesame oil certainly packs a punch. Just a small amount can add a whole lot of magic to a dish. If you’re curious about how these two oils can benefit your cooking and baking, read on! Comparing avocado oil vs sesame oil Avocado [...]

There’s nothing like a hot beverage in the morning to warm us up, wake us up, and help us start off the day ahead. For some of us it’s strong coffee, for some a milky, creamy creation, and for others a simple tea or tasty non-caffeinated drink. Whether you’re stopping by for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up, the entire Starbucks menu is sure to have something for everyone, any time of day. And if you know Starbucks [...]

Granola butter is basically turning your favorite granola bar into a spread – and yes, it’s as delicious as it sounds! It also means that you can have so many choices of what type of granola butter you get! Then there’s cashew butter, one of my favorite nut butters for its thick and creamy texture with a mild and nutty taste that just goes so well with so many different things! We’re going to watch these two spreads put [...]

Looking at the world of nut and seed butters, there are a couple that really stand out – and yet, not many people know about these great spreads that are stuck in the shadows of the great peanut butters and almond butters. One of these spreads is flaxseed butter, which is truly a wonderful and underrated spread that can really check a lot of boxes for many people – it’s allergy-free, has a great flavor, and is dietary [...]

Lime extract is one of the best ways to add a burst of citrus flavor in your bakes, dishes, and beverages! In fact, it’s way easier and much more convenient than squeezing out a bunch of limes – who’s got time for that? Using lime extract, you get that delicious citrus flavor in a super concentrated liquid, meaning you can add that tasty goodness with just a few drops! Now, with so much great flavor at your fingertips, [...]