Couscous is a dish that originated in Africa, but it’s become popular around the world. There has been a bit of a debate about what couscous is - is it a type of grain like rice, or is it pasta? It doesn’t look like it, but couscous technically is a type of pasta! It’s made of small balls of semolina, the same type of flour used to make most types of pasta. We’ll explain more about what couscous is, how it’s made, and [...]

Soy nut butter has made itself out to be a popular alternative to many different nut butters, providing a thick and creamy texture that keeps up with the best of them! However, tahini is also a nut-free spread that’s making waves as a nut butter alternative, becoming much more than simply a popular ingredient in hummus – it’s becoming known for its unique flavor and texture, and the great qualities it can bring to many [...]

Do you enjoy nut butters but wish for just a little more protein in them? Well, high-protein nut butter, as the name implies, might be perfect for you! It’s one of those spreads that comes in many different unique flavors, so almost anyone can find one that they like! It also comes made with different nuts, so you can really satisfy your preferences with it! We’ll take a closer look at it, but we’ll also compare it to [...]

Pandan extract is a bit of a niche product – we on the Western side of the world usually use vanilla extract for this type of flavoring, which unfortunately makes us miss out on this unique and delicious flavoring agent that’s so popular in Southeast Asian cooking!  However, if you’ve had the chance to try pandan extract or want to experience it for the first time, you want to use the best stuff – it’s not as popular [...]

So, you've got a bottle of that amazing apple cider vinegar, and you want it to stay fresh and useful, right? Well, you're in the right place. Below, I'll cover the best ways to store apple cider vinegar, whether or not it needs refrigeration, its shelf life, and how to tell if it's gone bad. So, let's get started! What is the best way to store apple cider vinegar? You've probably noticed that most bottles of apple [...]

What do most types of pasta have in common? They are usually made from durum wheat semolina, a type of flour! But what does the ‘semolina’ part mean? Semolina is a term for coarsely ground durum wheat and is the type of flour used to make most types of pasta, as well as other foods like semolina cake and couscous. We’ll explain why semolina is so popular for making pasta and answer some of your burning questions [...]