Have you ever wondered about the shelf life of that trusty bottle of apple cider vinegar (ACV) sitting in your pantry or fridge? Well, you're not alone! Let's cut right to the chase: Apple cider vinegar rarely goes bad. Its high acidity and low pH make it inhospitable to most bacteria and pathogens. However, over time, its flavor and potency may diminish slightly, so it's best to use it within about 5 years, but it doesn't [...]

Not all brands of apple cider vinegar (ACV) are created equal. There's the high-quality, natural varieties and then there's cheaper, refined stuff that's not nearly as good. Today, I'm excited to share my review of Unico Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with you! Unico apple cider vinegar is: So, whether you're already a fan or just starting out with apple cider vinegar, join me as I explore what makes Unico's organic [...]

Reduced-fat peanut butter is a type of peanut butter that has had some of the fat content removed or reduced compared to regular peanut butter. Does this difference in fat content affect how you store reduced-fat peanut butter? Well, yes and no. Storing reduced-fat peanut butter is similar to storing regular peanut butter. You can store it in the same way you store regular peanut butter, typically at room temperature or in [...]

You might be reading this because you’re curious about what cottonseed oil is, or maybe you have a bottle of almond oil in your kitchen and are wondering how it compares. Either way, this article will help you determine which is better for your latest kitchen adventure – cottonseed oil or almond oil. Comparing cottonseed oil vs almond oil Cottonseed oilAlmond oilSolid or liquid?LiquidLiquidSmoke point (Fahrenheit)420 [...]

Do you ever find yourself craving peanut butter, but then see the fat content and are put off? Well, reduced-fat peanut butter might be the nut butter for you then! It’s a unique spread that allows people to enjoy the deliciousness of peanut butter without the high fat content, which is ideal for balancing your macros! Now, we’ll take a much closer look at it here, and also compare it to the tasty coconut butter. Coconut [...]

Rice bran oil and almond oil have one obvious thing in common – they’re certainly not as commonplace as olive oil or canola oil. However, these oils have a reputation for being healthy oils and have a variety of uses in the kitchen and for skin health, but what makes them different? How do they taste? What are they suitable for cooking or baking? Let’s find out! Comparing rice bran oil vs almond oil Rice bran [...]