Some swear by the creamy richness of butter, while others tout the health benefits of coconut oil. So, which is the ultimate winner? Let's take a closer look at the benefits and uses of each to help you make a decision on which is the best type of oil/fat. Comparing coconut oil vs butter Coconut oil, Virgin/UnrefinedCoconut oil, RefinedButterSolid or Liquid?Semi solidSemi solidSolidSmoke Point (Fahrenheit)350 [...]
Oat Flour vs Quinoa Flour: Which Is Better?
If you’re on the hunt for the perfect gluten-free flour to use in your baking, oat flour and quinoa flour are two nutritious contenders you might want to try out. Oat flour is a nutritious and affordable option that is high in fiber and protein, while quinoa is a member of the same family as spinach and beets, making it a nutrient-dense alternative to traditional wheat flour. So, which one is better for your bake? In [...]
7 Best Canola Oil Substitutes for Any Situation
Now a commonly used cooking oil, canola oil was developed in Canada in the 1970s from rapeseed plants. Fun fact (well, I’m not sure it’s a fact, but a Canadian told me), the name canola is derived from "Canadian oil, low acid." Canola oil, like many refined vegetable and seed oils, became popular as saturated animal fats were slowly going out of fashion due to health concerns and have remained popular even today as a [...]
When Does Palm Oil Go Bad?
Palm oil is popular because it’s a high-yielding crop, which makes it more affordable for food manufacturers to use compared to other vegetable oils. You can also buy palm oil to use in your personal kitchen, which might leave you wondering how long it will last before going bad. Refined palm oil will last around two years if it’s sealed and one year for sealed unrefined palm oil. Once opened, it’s recommended to use palm [...]
When Does All-Purpose Flour Go Bad?
There are a LOT of different flours out there, but all-purpose flour is by far the most popular among kitchens across the country. All-purpose flour is versatile and most standard recipes call for it. Unless you’re an avid cook or baker, that bag of all-purpose flour might be sitting in your pantry for a while. How long until you should throw it out because it’s gone bad? All-purpose flour should last around 6-8 months [...]
Which Major Chains Have Soy Milk?
Just about anything can be turned into milk these days – nuts, rice, peas, you name it. But among all of the various types of milk that you’ve seen lining the shelves in recent years, soy milk tends to carry a little seniority out of the bunch as one of the first non-dairy milks that became widely accessible. Soy milk has been consumed in China and other Asian countries pretty much forever. It began to grow in [...]
