Vital wheat gluten flour is commonly used to create chewy, elastic textures in yeast bread recipes and a vegetarian meat substitute called seitan. But what if you're following a gluten-free diet, have a wheat allergy, or simply don't have vital wheat gluten flour on hand? Fear not!  You have a few options: Before we explore the substitutes, let's briefly understand what exactly vital wheat gluten flour [...]

The keto diet is becoming more and more popular as more and more people have found it effective for weight loss and health maintenance. Consuming little to no carbs may not sound very fun…but just because you’re on the keto diet doesn’t necessarily mean you have to sacrifice visits to your favorite donut and coffee chain.  Okay, so obviously the donuts are out. But there are always food and drink options to be found [...]

There’s a good chance you have a package of dried spaghetti in your pantry right now, which wouldn’t be surprising given its popularity. What if you want to mix it up a bit and try some other pastas that are similar to spaghetti, though? We’re glad you asked! Some pastas that are similar to spaghetti include angel hair pasta, bigoli, and fettuccine - to just name a few! Read on for the full detailed list of pastas [...]

Almond-coconut milk is the best of both worlds when it comes to almond milk and coconut milk – it's essentially just a combination of the two! This makes for a fun and interesting twist, as both of its two counterparts are massively popular dairy alternatives. We’re going to take a closer look at it here, and also compare it to one of the most popular types of milk: buttermilk.  Buttermilk is often used in baking, [...]

If you’ve ever been to a Starbucks, or simply scrolled through the long menu, you know that this place is flowing with flavored syrups. The signature syrups at Starbucks – both those on regular rotation and those that only appear seasonally – are the secret to the coffee chain’s plethora of fun flavored drinks, from Frappuccinos to seasonal lattes. And because Starbucks allows you to customize your order virtually any way [...]

When it comes to sugar and sweeteners, two commonly used options are sugar and xylitol. Sugar, also known as sucrose, is a type of simple sugar that includes glucose, fructose, and galactose. It is derived from sources like sugar cane or sugar beet. On the other hand, xylitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a colorless or white crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water.  While both sugar and xylitol provide [...]