A beach vacation wouldn’t be complete without sitting in a beach lounger sipping a fresh coconut. Got the post-vacation blues? You might want to re-live the moment at home by bringing a fresh coconut back from the supermarket to enjoy at home. It’s a great idea in theory until you realize you have no idea what to do with it. How do you open and utilize it, and most importantly, store it? Never fear. Let’s take you [...]
Oat Flour vs Sorghum Flour: Which Is Better?
When it comes to whipping up delicious treats without gluten, these two contenders are certainly frontrunners. We’re about to uncover the behind oat flour and sorghum flour. But before we get into their nutritional facts, how they affect your bake, and more, let’s look at some fun facts! Oat flour has been used for centuries to make traditional Scottish oatcakes, while sorghum flour has its roots in Africa, where it's been [...]
Oat Flour vs Soy Flour: The Ultimate Verdict
For all vegan and gluten-free baking enthusiasts, oat flour and soy flour are two ingredients that have earned their place in plant-based baking, delighting taste buds and boosting nutrition along the way. Oat flour brings a down-to-earth rustic feel, while soy flour takes the spotlight for its remarkable protein boost. We’re about to find out how they elevate vegan and gluten-free bakes with their unique qualities in [...]
Coconut Oil vs. Coconut Milk: What’s the Difference?
There are several coconut products to choose from while stocking your refrigerator and pantry. Among the most popular are coconut oil and coconut milk. Both are made from the pulp of coconuts but are as different as the “oil” and “milk” in their names would suggest. Here’s a summary of each. Coconut oil Coconut fruit is high in fat, the majority of it being saturated fat. Coconut oil is made by [...]
The Best Way to Store Coconut Milk
Creamy and smooth coconut milk is a great addition to many dishes. From curry to coffee, this milk adds a hint of sweetness and richness to things while also having a delightful cooling effect. But, once we open that can, do we have to use it all at once? Or can we store it for a while to use later on? Let’s find out. What is the best way to store coconut milk? It depends on the type of coconut milk. Some are [...]
Murumuru Butter vs Shea Butter: The Ultimate Verdict
Shea butter is a firm staple in many skincare products, providing moisturizing benefits for many years. However, there's a new kid on the block in the skincare world - the newly popular murumuru butter! So how are these types of body butter similar, different, and ultimately better? These two kinds of body butter are derived from very different sources, with shea butter coming from the kernels of the shea tree based in [...]
