Butter has to be one of my favorite fats to cook with, not because it is super healthy in a nutritional sense, but because it is just so delicious!  Unfortunately, it doesn't fit into everyone's diet or lifestyle. Whether you are lactose-intolerant, vegan, looking to cut down on cholesterol, or perhaps just trying something new in the kitchen, there is a butter substitute out there that will work for you!  Here [...]

Almond flour is a staple in most gluten-free pantries, and while it was a novelty when it first came out, now it is very common to find it in supermarkets or as a base for most gluten-free cakes.  As it can be substituted with all-purpose flour at a 1:1 ratio for the most part, it makes it a little easier to use than other gluten-free flour, such as coconut. But, with so many flours on the menu, why not try something a [...]

When it comes to a weekday breakfast, I’m definitely a “get it done the night before, so I don’t need to think about it in the morning” kind of gal. (Otherwise I end up at Starbucks, spending a fortune on something I can easily make at home.) And that’s part of the reason why I love these egg bites. You make them at your leisure sometime during the week, and then when you’re groggy and hungry and just want something [...]

Coconut butter has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its many uses and supposed health benefits. But like any food, all coconut butter has an expiration date. Generally speaking, coconut butter should be good for between six and 15 months past the best-before date, depending on the brand. Often, the best-before date is when the food is going to be the freshest and is not the actual expiration date. So, [...]