There are thousands of different types of mushrooms, but the ones you’re probably most familiar with include white button, portobello, shiitake, and cremini mushrooms, to name a few. Mushrooms aren’t technically a vegetable but are considered a vegetable in culinary and nutrition terms. They aren’t a type of fruit, but are instead a type of fungus - edible, of course! So why are mushrooms considered vegetables, and [...]
Coconut Flour vs Durum Flour: Everything You Need to Know
Durum flour and coconut flour are two very different types of flour with their own unique flavors, textures, and uses. While durum flour is made from hard wheat grains and has been around since ancient Rome, its tropical counterpart has only recently seen an increase in popularity due to its health benefits. Straight off the bat, though, Durum and semolina flour often get confused as the same thing, but they are [...]
Coconut Flour vs Apple Flour: The Final Verdict
There is a popular saying that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. And, it seems apple flour might be a good alternative for those looking to boost their health and pack a punch of flavor into their favorite baking goods. However, this is not a very common alternative. In fact, many people haven’t heard about apple flour, even though it's legitimately a great gluten-free alternative flour. Here, we’ll [...]
Coconut Flour vs Whole Wheat Pastry Flour: Full Details
Whole wheat pastry flour, also known by its aliases Graham flour and sometimes soft wheat flour, is a light and delicate flour you can use in so many different recipes. Compared to the dense and hearty coconut flour, it’s like comparing chalk and cheese. Which is healthier? Which is better? Can I substitute one for the other? Is it the same as all-purpose? So many questions just eating into the time you could be baking. [...]
Better Pizza Crust: Coconut Flour vs Tipo 00 Flour
If you’ve ever eaten a pizza in Italy, you might wonder why the dough is just so different. It is light and chewy and holds its shape when it seems like it should fall apart. While it isn’t so popular outside of Europe, 00 flour is the secret ingredient known for producing that classic Napoli-style dough, and it's famous for pasta making too. But, could it be possible to create a pizza dough with coconut flour that [...]
Chi Chi Cocktail Recipe
This homemade Chi Chi Cocktail is full of tropical flavor and is delicious blended or served over ice. Enjoy this tropical cocktail made with simple ingredients like fresh pineapple juice, cream of coconut and ice! Tropical drinks are my go-to cocktail of choice. I love light drinks with tropical flavor and this Chi Chi drink is on top of my list! While I love a good piña colada, I prefer vodka and that's what makes [...]
