If you love Earl Grey tea, you may have wondered what the refreshing citrus scent it comes with is all about. And exactly what is bergamot essential oil? That’s bergamot essential oil - and let's face it, bergamot is one of the most loved essential oils out there. That's not only because of its amazing aroma, but because it has a lot of benefits to offer. If you want to know what the hype around bergamot [...]
How To Make Oat Milk At Home
Delicious, creamy oat milk is a dairy-free favorite! I would even say an oat milk latte tastes better than a cow's milk latte, particularly if you have a really lovely oat milk blend. For alas! Not all oat milks are created equal, and some are much nicer than others. My favorite oat milk, the one that trumps all other brands, is absolutely the one I make myself at home. It is simple, easy, I can flavor it if I want [...]
How to Make Homemade Oat Flour (+GF Option!)
For a delightfully moist crumb, bake with this incredible tutorial on How to Make Homemade Oat Flour, with a gluten-free option for sensitive tummies! Oats are an amazing whole grain ingredient. Whole grains are especially important for a balanced diet, even for those with gluten sensitivities. If you avoid wheat flour for dietary reasons, alternatives to flour are easily accessible, and can even be made from home! Enjoy [...]
The 5 Best Soybean Oil Substitutes for Any Situation
Soybean oil, extracted from the seeds of the soybean plant, is the most widely consumed oil in the USA. Due to its high production and distribution within the USA, it is found in so many things, from frying fast foods to feeding livestock. So, if your recipe needs soybean oil, then it is not likely that you won’t be able to find it! That said, maybe you want to try something healthier or different. In that case, here [...]
Sunflower Oil vs Butter: Which Is Better?
Sunflower oil is extracted from sunflower seeds – its light, neutral flavor and high smoke point make it an all-purpose choice for a rainbow of dishes and bakes. Butter, churned from animal milk or cream, adds a complex richness to many sweet and savory classics. Although both are multipurpose, there are differences in both that make them more suitable in certain scenarios. Let’s find out more in this deep [...]
Starbucks Vanilla Scones (Copycat Recipe)
What happens when you get a double hit of vanilla in a scone? Well, I’m going out on a limb here I’m going to say that it’s going to make you grin like crazy. Starbucks' vanilla scones are fluffy and filled with the creamy and floral notes of vanilla are topped with a sweet vanilla glaze – which are the types of flavors that bring a light to our collective dreams. These wonderful bites are perfect with coffee, tea, iced [...]
