Crisco (vegetable shortening) has been a household name for generations, providing that link to comfort food and timeless classics, while grapeseed oil is an underrated oil that is known for its high smoke point and neutral flavor profile. But if you’re wondering what to use to fry chicken or bake muffins, you might want to read on because we’re here to see which is better for your culinary adventure! Comparing Crisco vs [...]
DIY Coffee Candles
Are you a coffee lover? Then, you'll adore these DIY coffee candles made with beeswax, coffee, and coffee essential oil! These candles will infuse your home with the delightful aroma of coffee. I'm a huge coffee lover and genuinely relish the scent of freshly brewed coffee. Coffee candles are my personal favorites because they allow me to savor that wonderful coffee fragrance all day long. If you're keen on [...]
What Kinds of Veggie Pasta Are There?
Imagine this - you’re strolling down the pasta aisle and see vegetable pasta next to the regular pasta. Vegetables are good for you, so you reach for the veggie pasta instead of the regular pasta. But wait! What kinds of veggie pasta are there, and are they all better for you than regular pasta?! There are several types of veggie pasta out there, but they generally fall into several categories: We'll explain the [...]
Which Pastas Have the Most Sugar?
The average American eats WAY too much sugar - 17 teaspoons of added sugar per day is the average (that’s 68 grams of added sugar per day) while the recommendation is to keep it below 6-9 teaspoons per day. Pasta is generally high in carbs, but is it high in sugar too?! The good news is that pasta is generally not very high in sugar - and none of the sugar comes from added sugars! Which pastas have the most sugar? Some [...]
Turbinado Sugar vs Sugar: The Ultimate Verdict
Turbinado sugar is basically just raw sugar. It retains some of its natural molasses, resulting in its distinctive brown-blond color. Extracted from sugar cane or sugar beet, it is sucrose, a type of simple sugar comprising glucose and fructose. Whether choosing turbinado sugar for its subtle nuances or opting for regular sugar, both can be utilized in culinary applications to add sweetness and enhance the taste of [...]
Lactose vs Sugar: Which is Better?
Lactose and sugar are carbohydrates that provide sweetness to various food products. However, they differ in their composition and sources. Sugar, which is also known as sucrose, is a general term for different types of sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates. Common sources of sugar include sugar cane and sugar beet. It is composed of glucose and fructose molecules, which combine to form sucrose. On the other hand, [...]
