If you're like me, you've probably got a bottle of apple cider vinegar (ACV) stashed away in your kitchen pantry or fridge. But how long can it stay good once you've cracked it open? Apple cider vinegar is naturally self-preserving and lasts indefinitely, but it can start to undergo changes after opening. So, for the best quality, it's best to use apple cider vinegar within 2 to 3 years after opening. What is the [...]
The Best Way to Store Watermelon Seed Butter
Watermelon seed butter is a nut-free seed butter made from roasted and ground watermelon seeds. It's not exactly like other nut butters such as peanut butter, so, how should you store it? In this article, I'll explore the best ways to store watermelon seed butter, how long it lasts, and how to tell when it's gone bad. So, if you're ready to unlock the secrets of storing watermelon seed butter, let's get started! How to [...]
Bored with Spaghetti? 5 Pastas to Try
Spaghetti is one of the most popular pasta shapes in the United States (along with macaroni). The signature dishes spaghetti is used in are those like spaghetti bolognese (paired with meat sauce and parmesan) and spaghetti and meatballs. What happens if you’re bored with spaghetti though? Don’t worry, it happens! It’s best to keep variety in your diet so you don’t lose some of the enjoyment of the eating experience. If [...]
Starbucks vs Starbucks Reserve: What’s the Difference?
No matter where you live, there’s no doubt you know the name Starbucks. What you may not be as familiar with is what's called Starbucks Reserve. What's Starbucks Reserve all about, exactly, and how is it different from the Starbucks you already know so well? Starbucks Reserve refers to a specific selection of craft coffee roasts; some of these coffees are available at select store locations, but Starbucks Reserve is [...]
Panela vs Sugar: Which is Better?
Sugars are simple creatures known as monosaccharides, such as glucose, fructose, and galactose. The most common form of sugar, which is sucrose, is composed of glucose and fructose and is extracted from sugar cane or sugar beet. Moving beyond the conventional forms of sugar, we have panela. This is an unrefined whole cane sugar that is popular in Central and Latin America. It originates from the boiling and evaporation [...]
Honey vs Sugar: The Ultimate Verdict
Sugar, a global pantry staple, is simply a type of sweet-tasting carbohydrate. It includes simple sugars such as glucose, fructose, and galactose. Commonly known as sucrose, table sugar is a combination of glucose and fructose, most commonly obtained from sugar cane. Honey, on the other hand, is a sweet and viscous substance produced by various bees, notably honey bees. Bees collect and refine sugary secretions from plants [...]
