Category Nuts, Grains, & Seeds

Rice is a cereal grain that people eat all over the world. However, it is hard to know how much water to add when cooking, and often it is overcooked or undercooked. So, let’s look at a simple method to…

Did you know the water to rice ratio changes based on the type of rice you are cooking? These parameters are great to know before you use your rice cooker. This article will break down the water to rice ratio…

Getting your cooking measurements just right can feel like an impossible task sometimes. Does your rice cooker overflow every time you try to use it, and you don’t know what you’re doing wrong? Well, we’ve done plenty of research and…

When you’re dealing with health issues, it can be tough to make recipes that would typically call for adding sugar. It might be the case that you want to avoid sugar—even if you don’t have health problems. In either case,…

Are you craving some delicious homemade mac and cheese, but you’re not sure what temperature to bake it at? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve done the research to provide you with all the information you need to create…

Making attempts at creating homemade pasta has become increasingly popular. A common question, though, is how to store these noodles. Store-bought pasta is a staple that can be kept in a pantry for months. Homemade noodles, however, can be a…

Are you wanting to make some delicious cornbread, but you’re unsure whether your batter should be thick or thin? This is important to get the right texture, flavor, and moisture that will keep your family coming back for second helpings.…

Lasagna is a classic family meal. One of the few downfalls of lasagna is that it can be a lot of work to make from scratch. But what if you could prepare and store some of it the night before,…

Enchiladas can be a dish that wows the crowd. But, for some, it’s a complex dish to execute. In some attempts, the enchiladas might come out soggy. So, we look for ways to ensure they come out in a way…

Nothing serves the rich, nutritious flavor of corn better than a fresh piece of cornbread! With food so unique, it is almost a mystery concerning how to preserve the taste until a few days later. Should we refrigerate it, freeze…

Is your pot of mac and cheese pasta boiling? At this point, you may be wondering if you should rinse your pasta when it’s done cooking. Look no further. We have done the work to bring you the answer. No,…

By now, everyone knows that nuts are super healthy—but they’re also super annoying to open! While you could order shell-off nuts at the supermarket, you’re going to pay a premium for those pre-peeled pecans. The easiest way to save your…

There are few things as delicious in life as freshly baked bread, right out of the oven. But when it comes time to eat your delicious food, a problem tends to arise. Cutting bread can be quite tricky, especially without…

You are determined to make the perfect batch of fluffy popcorn with a high pop success rate. You have heard a trick about soaking popcorn kernels and wonder if this is a legitimate technique for improved popping percentages. This is…

The scene is set. You have a movie starting on your tv and you’re about to make a pot of fresh popcorn on your stove. You’re about to start preparing it when you realize you don’t have any more oil!…

You love popcorn and don’t like to waste a single kernel. Every time you try to make a batch of popcorn, you come across unpopped kernels and are wondering how to get all of the kernels to pop. You might…

Originating in the Andes mountains, quinoa has become a “superstar pseudocereal.” Yes, even though you’ll find this item in the grain aisle, it’s technically a seed—hence, it’s super safe for people with gluten sensitivity! If you’ve considered buying a box…

What is your favorite snack? For a very large portion of the population, the answer to that question is popcorn! One of the best things about it is how easy it is to make big batches for the whole family…

Almond butter has become very popular in recent years, and you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t tried it at least once. If you are one of the many who enjoy this creamy treat, then you’ll be interested to…

Almond butter is highly nutritious, tasty, and ideal for losing some extra pounds. However, all it takes is one wrong storage technique to replace that nutty aroma with a foul smell. If you want to enjoy the spirit of healthy…

As many consumers switch to almond butter as a tasty alternative to peanut butter, questions often arise about the best ways to keep it creamy and moist. But what factors contribute to almond butter going dry in the first place?…

Almond butter is a tasty alternative to traditional peanut butter. However, even though almond butter has a pretty long shelf life, you still might not be able to get through the entire jar before the expiration date. So what exactly…

When visiting the grocery store, you encounter so many options. You might find something, purchase it, and leave satisfied with how it tastes. Almond butter is a product that might have left you feeling this way. But, it could have…

You have some sunflower butter in your pantry, or you just decided to try it for the first time. You probably want to make sure to use the butter before it goes bad, including proper storage of the product. We…

If you’ve recently heard that SunButter is a healthy alternative to peanut butter, it may have brought a question to mind. Is it possible to bake with sunflower butter? We’ve delved into the research and have some enlightening answers for…