If you’re a baker, you're probably familiar with oat flour - but let me introduce you to Tipo 00. What's the deal with this interesting-sounding flour? Tipo 00 (also known as Italian Double Zero) is an Italian flour known for its refined texture and versatility in baking and pasta-making, designed for high-heat ovens (500 - 600 degrees Fahrenheit) - but why is it called that? Before we find out, let's not forget about our [...]

Whatever music you love to jam out to in the kitchen, now it’s time to crank it loud and proud, and get ready to shake in rhythm by your coffee station. Yes. Because today’s the day you’re going to have yourself a rollicking good time making a coffee drink. Grab that cocktail shaker and start jiggling those arms over your head. Once you’re done, and the shaker is covered in a fine bit of condensation, you’re going to [...]

Do you want your kitchen to smell like heaven while you make a coffee drink? Would you want a coffee drink that will transform your day from “meh,” to “hoo boy!” Do you want your neighbors to notice the enticing aromas emanating from your stovetop and come knocking on the door? Well, if you love your neighbors, that would probably be pretty delightful. If you don’t know them well, now’s the chance to make that happen while [...]

If there’s anything that soothes the soul more than sugar cookies, I can’t think of what it is. My mother is the queen of sugar cookies, she always has a roll in the freezer ready to be cut into slices and baked at a moment’s notice. Thanks, Mom! How did you know I just needed a little sugar cookie? You’re the best! And this drink exemplifies the best of holiday sugar cookies. You’ve got almond flavor. You’ve [...]

If you’re looking for something that tastes like a rainbow, and looks like the most beautiful summer day imaginable, you want this tea. Nay, you need this tea. It’s loaded with peach and lemon, and has a kiss of honey, along with a good amount of mint. I know, right? It’s loaded with the flavors of summer! So, grab some beautiful mint from the flowerpot in the kitchen, and boil up some fragrant peach tea, and [...]

Sunflower oil and margarine are two kitchen essentials. Both are made from vegetable oils, but they have different consistencies, flavors, and uses. I explain all the details below to help you decide which one is right for you! Comparing sunflower oil vs margarine  Sunflower oilMargarine (hard stick)Margarine (soft)Solid or Liquid?LiquidSolidSolidSmoke Point (Fahrenheit)400-450 degrees410-430 degrees410-430 [...]