If you’re a fan of brownies (and who isn’t?) but concerned about the huge amounts of sugar and fat found in every batch of brownies, we might just have the solution for you. We’re going to show you a few simple things that you can do to make any brownie recipe healthier. While this post…
The key to the unique taste and aroma of coffee is its high-quality roasting. This process is quite complex and requires adherence to special technological processes. But this does not mean at all that it cannot be reproduced at home. Together with Coffiery we will discuss the types and methods of roasting coffee. Coffee Roast Degrees…
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…
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?…
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…
