Picture this: you're in your kitchen, ready to whip up something tasty and healthy. But instead of reaching for the usual all-purpose flour, you've got two new contenders on the counter - oat flour and cricket flour. Which one do you choose? Before you make your decision, there’s some important differences you might want to know about. Let me explain… Image source: Shutterstock Comparing oat flour vs cricket [...]

Are you tired of the same old plant-based flours and looking to spice up your diet with something new and exciting? Look no further than cricket flour! Yes, you read that right, ground-up crickets are the latest superfood taking the food industry by storm.  Now, before you cringe at the thought of munching on creepy crawlies, hear me out. Cricket flour is not only a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative [...]

Olive pomace oil is a refined, flavorless oil that can be used for high-heat cooking, but it has been banned in some countries due to the use of harmful solvents in its production. Meanwhile, butter has gotten a bad rap in the past, but it's been making a comeback in recent years as natural fat with a decent amount of nutrients. So, which one is better? Keep reading for the ultimate verdict! Comparing olive pomace oil [...]

When you combine vanilla with cold espresso and top it with foam, well, that’s kind of the perfect afternoon pick me up. Or a morning delight. Or the perfect drink to sip on under the stars while stargazing. I mean, that’s some versatility! The floral and sweet aroma of vanilla pairs perfectly with the heady espresso to create a pairing that is out of this world. And then when it’s married with ice in a chilly glass – [...]

If there is something that makes a kitchen smell so delicious that you could weep with joy, it’s the smell of a toasted vanilla bean. If you think I’m exaggerating, go ahead and throw a vanilla bean in a pan and let it cook for 2 minutes. I know, right? Isn’t that an amazing aroma? Now, once you combine that with granulated sugar and a kiss of vanilla extract – well – let’s just say you have the foundation for [...]

While traditional flours have long been a standard in baking, the rise of new diets and an increase in allergies has prompted bakers to start experimenting with alternative flours - just like we have with milk! These creamy, plant-based beverages have become super popular, so why not spice up your baking with their flour alternatives? Let’s see how cashew flour - a nutty flour, and oat flour - a grain-based flour, could [...]