When it comes to cooking oils, two popular contenders have been competing for the top spot: safflower oil and olive oil. These oils have unique flavors, smells, and nutritional profiles. But which one is truly the best? In this article, I'll take a closer look at safflower oil and olive oil, exploring where they come from, what they're made of, and how they perform when heated and used in cooking. Let's go! Comparing [...]
How To Make A Carrier Oil Stick
Carrier oil stick is great for those who don’t want to carry liquid carrier oils around with them. Just use this solid oil in place of a carrier oil. A carrier oil stick is great for those who don’t want to carry liquid carrier oils around with them. All you have to do is swipe this on your skin, add your essential oil on the swipe and rub in! No more messy hands from using a liquid carrier oil! You can purchase [...]
Cranberry Orange Gummy Fruit Snacks
There isn't anything better than a healthy homemade fruit snack made with natural ingredients! These homemade gummy fruit snacks were made with fresh cranberry juice and orange juice and naturally sweetened with raw honey. Cranberries are in season so I thought I would make a batch of healthy gummy fruit snacks for my kids. The cranberry juice was very tart so I sweetened it with orange juice and raw honey. This combo was [...]
Soybean Oil vs Olive Oil: The Ultimate Verdict
Soybean oil and olive oil are two cooking oils that have become pantry staples, but what sets them apart? Which one should you reach for when you're whipping up a meal? Let's find out! Comparing soybean oil vs olive oil Soybean oilOlive Oil (Extra Virgin)Olive Oil (Light/Pure/Regular)Olive Oil (Virgin oil)Solid or Liquid?LiquidLiquidLiquidLiquidSmoke Point (Fahrenheit)450-475 degrees350 degrees390-470 degrees350 [...]
The 6 Best Cake Flour Substitutes For Any Occasion
When I first purchased cake flour, I thought it was a gimmick. I figured it was relabelled all-purpose at a slightly higher price and would work exactly the same. However, I was wrong! Cake flour is more finely milled and has a lower protein content than all-purpose flour or bread flour, which creates a softer, more delicate texture in the finished cake. But what if you don’t have any cake flour on hand? Don’t worry! Here are [...]
The 5 Best Sunflower Seed Flour Substitutes For Any Occasion
Traveling around Asia and some parts of Europe, it is common to see people on the side of the road with giant, hot pans toasting these black seeds. Sunflower seeds! The smell is amazing, and they make a delicious snack to have with beer. Little did I know that these seeds could also make sunflower seed butter and sunflower seed flour. However, the flour can be hard to come by, so you might need a more readily available [...]
