Brown rice flour is one of the more common gluten-free flours made from finely ground whole-grain brown rice kernels. With a nutty, earthly flavor, brown rice flour is a popular choice in the world of gluten-free baking and cooking, even though it does not provide the same elasticity and structure as wheat-based flours. So, what do you do when your recipe calls for brown rice flour and you have none on hand? You [...]
Grapeseed Oil vs Palm Oil: The Ultimate Verdict
It seems like there’s a new cooking oil popping up in the headlines every week. Two oils that I see being talked about a lot recently are grapeseed oil and palm oil. But what exactly are they? And which one is better? Today I’ll cover their distinct sources, flavors, cooking properties, nutritional profiles, and even the storage secrets of these mysterious oils. Let's get started! Comparing grapeseed oil vs palm [...]
Chick-fil-A: Paleo Food and Drink Options (Complete List)
In 1964, Chick-fil-A perfected what’s now on the menu as the Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich – two toasted, buttered buns that enclose a breaded, seasoned, boneless chicken breast and a few dill pickle chips – and the recipe hasn’t changed since. The family-owned restaurant quickly grew into a fast food empire, and today people across America can’t get enough of its simple-yet-delicious offerings, from fried chicken nuggets to [...]
Cashew Oil vs Margarine: Which is Better?
If you love experimenting with different ingredients, you may wonder which oil or fat to use in your recipes. Many of us are familiar with the popular butter substitute - margarine, but have you ever tried cashew oil? Is it true that it could be better than margarine? To answer that, I've gone ahead and provided a full side-by-side comparison of cashew oil vs margarine below. I cover cooking/baking properties, taste, [...]
Hazelnut Oil vs Margarine: The Ultimate Verdict
In one corner, we have the golden, creamy margarine, a long-standing staple in households around the world. And in the other corner, we have the underdog hazelnut oil, a newcomer that has been making waves with its rich flavor and purported health benefits. It's time to settle the score once and for all. Welcome to the ultimate showdown: hazelnut oil vs margarine. Comparing hazelnut oil vs margarine Hazelnut [...]
Starbucks Caramel Latte (Copycat Recipe)
When you’re craving your morning pick-me-up, this copycat Starbucks Caramel Latte is the perfect drink to keep you going with a smooth, creamy, and sweet flavor. Warm or cold, most of us crave our coffee first thing in the morning. While many of us place our pickup orders online or wait in the drive thru, there is a much better way of caffinating quickly. We simply have to make our coffee at home. Don’t fret! Making [...]
