Kombucha has gained immense popularity in recent years as a natural source of probiotics with potential health benefits. But what exactly are those benefits, and how does kombucha compare to probiotics? Let's explore further. Comparing kombucha and probiotics Kombucha is a fermented beverage made from tea, sugar, and a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY). The probiotics in kombucha are primarily derived [...]
2023 Holiday Gift Guide for Vegan Cooks
If you're looking for the perfect gift for the vegan cook, I have the perfect guide to get you started! Below is a list of the best kitchen tools that every vegan cook should have in their kitchen! With the holidays in full motion, I wanted to share some of my favorite picks for the vegan or vegetarian on your shopping list. These items are things I love and personally use in my home and that I've been gifted or have [...]
Which Pastas Have the Lowest Glycemic Index?
The glycemic index is a popular tool for people on low-carb diets and who are managing their blood sugar levels, among several other reasons. If you love pasta, you might think that it’s out on a low glycemic index diet. You’d be surprised to know that’s not necessarily the case! Some of the lowest glycemic index pastas include: You're not alone if you’re surprised to see regular pasta on this list! We’ll explain [...]
Delicious Almond Flour Pasta (Gluten-Free, Keto)
Succeeding on your keto journey, but still missing pasta? Good news! This 7-ingredient almond flour pasta hits the spot in a major way and is keto friendly, gluten-free, low-carb, and dairy-free. It has a delightfully chewy texture, and can be cut into a variety of shapes to serve with your favorite sauce. Let’s go over the ingredients: Superfine almond flour Coconut Flour Arrowroot [...]
Perfect Homemade Vegan Marzipan (Only 5 Ingredients)
Easy to make, sweet, and absolutely delicious! If only I had known how simple it is to make Marzipan, I'd have created this recipe sooner! I gave the traditional recipe a twist by omitting eggs and transforming this sweet treat into a vegan, gluten-free option. You must give it a try! This Marzipan recipe offers you so many possibilities: you can savor it in its raw form, bake it into cookies, or even mold it into tiny [...]
What’s the Difference Between Sauce, Gravy, and Ragu in Italian Cooking?
What do you call the red sauce you put on pasta? Pasta sauce, tomato sauce, ragu…gravy? It turns out all of these names boil down to the same meaning - a liquid-like tomato mixture (which may or may not contain meat) that you put on pasta! The difference between sauce, gravy, and ragu isn’t easy to summarize in one or two sentences, so read on to see our detailed explanation of this somewhat tricky topic! Sauce vs. [...]
