If you love using tropical oils to keep your skin soft and supple, you may have heard of the carrier oil babassu oil. But what is it, and how is it primarily used? Babassu oil is made from the seeds of the babassu palm tree, which is native to rainforests in South America. It's primarily used within the cosmetics industry for the skin and hair, but can also be used for culinary purposes too. Keep reading to learn all [...]
What Is Baobab Oil?
If African carrier oils are your thing, you may have heard of baobab oil. But what is baobab oil and why is it so special? Baobab oil is a carrier oil made by cold-pressing the seeds of the Baobab tree. Baobab trees are native to the African Savanna, and provide a high number of nutrients that make its oil highly sought after in skin/hair cosmetics. It can be used alone to nourish the hair and skin or can be mixed with [...]
Homemade Chocolate Chips {Soy Free, Dairy Free}
I wish I would have made these a long time ago! I never thought it would be so easy to make my own chocolate chips. I've had a hard time finding good quality chocolate chips that don't use soy lecithin and undesirable sweeteners. These are soy free and are sweetened with raw honey and maple syrup. How to make chocolate chips Start by gathering your ingredients. There are just four, all super easy to [...]
The Best Olive Oil You Can Buy
Are you looking for the best olive oil? There's a lot of debate around olive oil and it's purity but it's really not too difficult to find good olive oil at the grocery store. Here are my tips for finding the good stuff! While coconut oil holds a special place in my heart, I frequently turn to olive oil in my kitchen. Olive oil is great for making salad dressings, marinades, sautéing, and as a finishing oil. It's a [...]
Peanut Oil vs Canola Oil: The Ultimate Verdict
If you're an avid cook or baker, you know the importance of choosing the right oil for your culinary adventures. But with so many options available, it can be challenging to determine which oil is best for your needs. That's why today, I'm covering peanut oil vs canola oil – two popular options for frying. Let's explore their differences, cooking methods, substitutions, nutritional aspects, and storage tips to find out [...]
Cottonseed Oil vs Canola Oil: The Ultimate Verdict
Cottonseed oil and canola oil have undoubtedly secured their places as common cooking oils, but how are they different? And which one should you choose? I've got you covered with everything you need to know to make your decision. Let's get started! Comparing cottonseed oil vs canola oil Cottonseed oilCanola oilSolid or Liquid?LiquidLiquidSmoke Point (Fahrenheit)420 degrees225-445 degreesPrimary [...]
