Sushi has skyrocketed in popularity over the last several decades, with sushi restaurants popping up in small towns and big cities alike. If you’ve been to a sushi restaurant you’ve likely seen another menu item besides sushi: sashimi. The main difference between sushi and sashimi is that sashimi is plain, raw fish not served with any other side dishes, and sushi is made with seasoned rice and other ingredients like [...]
Are All Nuts Fruits?
You probably don’t think much about the botanical classification of foods you eat until someone points out fun facts like “jalapenos are actually a fruit” or “peanuts aren’t actually a nut”. While you don’t really need to know the ins and outs of botany to enjoy these foods, it can be interesting to learn how foods might fit into other categories that you weren’t aware of. Such is the case with nuts, which are [...]
Oat Flour vs Chestnut Flour: Which Is Better?
Are you an oats person or a chestnut person? Oat flour and chestnut flour are two alternative flours that are perfect for those with gluten-free and grain-free diets, or for anyone who wants to add some pizzazz to their culinary creations. But the question remains: which one is better? I’ll put these two flours head-to-head in a battle of taste, texture, and nutrition. Let’s go! Image source: Shutterstock Comparing [...]
Oat Flour vs Chapati Flour: Which Is Better?
Gluten-free oat flour, or chapati four that's high in gluten and used to make Indian chapatis? Hmmm. This is a tough choice, so I’m here to help you decide which one is better. I'll cover the key differences between oat flour vs chapati flour (and share my personal tips for baking). Let’s get dive in! Image source: Shutterstock Comparing oat flour vs chapati flour Oat flourChapati flourAll-purpose [...]
Starbucks Cranberry Scones
When it comes to scones, I love mine chock-a-block with cranberries, and tangy from buttermilk. Oh, and it doesn’t hurt to have a kiss of organic maple syrup and vanilla to round out the warm, fresh from the oven, sweet treats. These cranberry scones are meant to be a good homemade alternative to Starbucks - to be honest, I think they're better. (Especially given that you can eat them fresh and warm straight from the [...]
Oat Flour vs Cassava Flour: Which Is Better?
Oat flour and cassava flour are two popular gluten-free baking alternatives to all-purpose flour. They’re both plant-based and versatile in lots of different recipes. However, you may be wondering which one is the better option for you. Well, let's dive into it! Image source: Shutterstock Comparing oat flour vs cassava flour Oat flourCassava flourAll-purpose flourSubstitution [...]
