Do you enjoy eating ginger? Fresh ginger is great for flavoring all sorts of dishes, especially asian inspired recipes, it packs a powerful and nutritious punch. Many people also enjoy drinking ginger tea, and then there’s the ever popular gingerbread man, made with ground or powdered ginger. Have you ever wondered about the benefits of eating…
You may have already read about the wonders of buckwheat honey, but did you know that buckwheat can also be used to make pillows?The practice of using buckwheat hulls in pillows dates back over 1,000 years to Asia and even earlier in Ancient Egypt.Why Use A Buckwheat Pillow?Buckwheat hull pillows have several advantages over synthetic…
You may have heard people talking about buckwheat honey and wondered exactly what it is and how it might differ from regular honey. This type of honey has created such a buzz that even Dr. Oz got into the action on his show when he talked about his flu prevention checklist and what supplements can…
With Valentine’s Day soon upon us again, the idea of sitting down to a romantic, candlelit dinner is very appealing. But, do you know what kind of candles you are burning? There’s soy, beeswax and paraffin candles just to name a few, and then there’s the various scented kinds and all of the different shapes…
Do you know the difference between baking powder and baking soda? Most people know that these two ingredients are used to make cakes, cookies, muffins, and tarts rise when baked. Although they are very similar in appearance, they do not perform the same functions, so they should not be interchanged in a recipe. In the following…
Contradictory to its name, Cream of Tartar is not a cream but a powdery substance that serves multiple purposes in our households. The usage of this ingredient can be dated back as early as the 1300s. For sure, we have all seen this ingredient at least once in our lives. It is not only an…
Nothing compares to the feeling of owning a well organized and clean and tidy kitchen. It’s something many of us aspire to – ever spent hours on Instagram or Pinterest drooling over the picture perfect kitchens on display? However, very few of us are actually able to turn that aspiration into reality. Not for lack of…
You’ve no doubt heard a lot about sourdough bread lately (thanks 2020!) and maybe you’ve even had a go at making your own homemade sourdough starter and sourdough bread. But, the question remains, what’s the difference between sourdough bread and regular bread? And is sourdough bread better for you than regular, store bought, mass produced bread?…
Nothing beats the lovely aroma of a good home cooked meal cooking away in your oven or on your stovetop. If you’re about to renovate your kitchen or maybe you’re building your new dream home, it’s important to deck your kitchen out with built in kitchen appliances you know you can trust. The kitchen is the…
Are you a pickle lover or a pickle hater? There are two groups of people in this world – those who pull the pickles out of their burgers before eating them, and those who love them!But, other than texture and taste, what is the point of eating pickles? Are there any health and nutritional benefits…