Wondering about the differences between vegetable oil and palm oil? These days, it's hard to know which oil to use for specific cooking tasks, but I'm here to break it down for you. I'll also explain how they compare in terms of nutrition, and how to store them properly. So, let's get started! Comparing vegetable oil vs palm oil Vegetable oilPalm oil/Red palm oilSolid or Liquid?LiquidSemi solidSmoke Point [...]

I don’t know about you, but “coconuts” and “Hawaii” go hand-in-hand in my vocabulary. If that’s the case, you’ll be just as surprised as me that Hawaii doesn’t get the USA even close to eating as many coconuts as some of these other countries… I took a look at the most recent data to see which country consumes the most coconuts, and unsurprisingly, countries closer to the equator tend to eat more coconuts (sorry Canada, [...]

When it comes to broiling, using a neutral oil has its advantages. It allows the flavor of the dish to take center stage, whether you're trying to showcase the natural taste of the ingredients or experimenting with a range of herbs and spices.  Avocado and macadamia oil are my personal go-tos for a healthy option, offering both versatility and a subtle taste. However, if you're watching your budget, high-heat canola or [...]

Refined neutral-flavored oils are often used for deep frying due to their high smoke point and subtle taste. These usually come in the form of peanut oil, soybean oil, safflower oil, and canola oil. Avocado oil is also an option, but remember that a larger quantity is required for deep frying, which can be expensive. From a nutritional standpoint, oils rich in saturated and monounsaturated fats are preferable for deep [...]

Like broiling, grilling is about the seasoning and the flavor of the food or the charcoal grill. Usually, I use a neutral flavored oil like avocado for grilling unless I really want the oil flavor of my food to shine (think olive oil for Greek chicken or coconut oil for Thai grilled fish in banana leaf). My personal favorites are avocado oil for an all-around neutral grilling oil, olive oil for mediterranean flavors, and [...]

Have you ever played around with your spatula in the kitchen? (Hopefully NOT juggling knives. Let's leave that to the professionals.) Ever dreamed of doing all the fancy tricks they do at Hibachi grills? (My family loves Hibachi. We used to go for birthdays all the time!) Have a love of Asian cultures and cuisine? Then this is for you. We'll get to the video, which is from a cool Youtube account, here in a [...]