You probably know quinoa as the most popular alternative to rice and cereals that is gluten free in use in most kitchens in this day and time. Fun fact is that quinoa is actually a seed as opposed to being a grain. Since it is something that is relatively new in our kitchens and pantries,…
This is just one of those things that we always have in our kitchen or pantry and nobody remembers ever buying the bottle. And let us just talk about that name, how exactly do you even pronounce it? Anyway, you have the bottle in the house and are worried because you will not be using…
Generally speaking, eggs tend to be safe for consumption for long amounts of time after being purchased. What most people do not know, however, is that eggs, just like all other food items in the kitchen or pantry, are perishable. It is for this reason that, ideally, eggs ought to be stored in the refrigerator…
This beautiful red fruit usually has seeds that are sometimes referred to as arils inside them that contain sweet, juicy nectar. Most pomegranate fruits will have deep ruby red seeds or arils however, sometimes you will come across some that are pale pink or even white at times. Like any other fruit, once you cut…
Imagine you have come across this really amazing stir-fry recipe on the internet. You go out to the store you purchase a pack or two of mushrooms to add to your stir-fry. You get home and end up only adding a handful to the dish you are preparing, and you are finally you are left…
A little-known fact about pistachios is that in China, the nuts are quite often referred to as the ‘happy nut’. I’m sure you are wondering why. Well, this is because pistachios while in their shell which is slightly cracked open look like they’re smiling. For this reason, during the Chinese New Year, pistachio nuts often…
I’ve always heard that chia seeds are among the healthiest food on the planet. These tiny black seeds have several nutritional benefits. There are two main types of chia seeds, black chia seeds, and white chia seeds. The two are pretty much the same when it comes to their nutritional value, so you do not…
If you are a wine lover, you have most likely come across vermouth. Vermouth is a type of fortified wine that you use to make a cocktail. Vermouth contains a distilled spirit. Just like any other wine, there are two types of vermouth. There is the sweet vermouth and dry vermouth. Sweet vermouth is usually…
Everything tastes better when cooked in bacon grease, right? Well, my entire family is totally crazy about bacon. I serve bacon for breakfast on some days of the week and I always end up with leftover bacon that I never want to throw out. We are all about not wasting anything. I am pretty sure…