Nopales cactus has quickly become a hot new food trend, but cooks who are unfamiliar with it often wonder what it tastes like. So, what does Nopales cactus taste like? Nopales cactus can have a variety of tastes depending on how it is cooked. The flavors often are described as being slightly bitter, tart, a … Read more
Crock-Pots are a great time-saver for busy people and I use mine frequently. But a common question I used to wonder about was does a Crock-Pot need liquid? A Crock-Pot might need liquid – it depends on the food you’re cooking. Because Crock-Pots use the natural moisture and fat in the food, some foods won’t … Read more
We all know that the keto diet is all about limiting carbs. But I wondered if I can eat peanut butter and which brand of peanut butter is best for keto? The best brand of peanut butter for the keto diet is one made only with peanuts or peanuts & salt. Avoid any with sugar … Read more
I love a good coffee drink. But I also struggle to keep those extra pounds off. So I’ve wondered, can I drink a latte on keto? Yes, you can drink a latte on keto. A latte is made with espresso, which has no carbs. Just avoid any sweetener other than stevia, & use unsweetened almond … Read more
I’ve bought eggs from a farm, but usually, I buy them from a grocery store. So I’ve wondered are grocery store eggs fertilized? No. Most eggs sold in grocery stores are not fertilized, meaning the hens did not mate with a rooster before laying the eggs. But even fertile eggs sold in grocery stores may … Read more
As I’ve struggled with my weight, and gotten into the keto diet, I’ve wondered Is unsweetened yogurt keto friendly? While any sugar-sweetened yogurt should be avoided on the keto diet, unsweetened yogurt works great. But avoid low-fat or non-fat yogurts. Whole milk or non-dairy milk unsweetened yogurts are the lowest carb yogurts. Also, look for … Read more
I’ve used salt my whole life. In many ways, I just take it for granted, but I began to wonder what is kitchen salt, what are all the different uses of salt, and the differences between sea salt, iodized salt, table salt and other types of salt. Kitchen salt is just iodized or table salt. … Read more
I have loved Indian food for decades. More recently, I’ve begun hearing about Nepalese food and have started to wonder what is the difference between Indian and Nepalese food? Because Nepal borders India, Tibet & China, you see culinary influences from all of those countries. India & Nepal share a love of spicy curry, turmeric, … Read more
I love to cook, and I love homemade fried foods. But being new to deep fryers, we’ve wondered can I leave the oil in my deep fryer? Yes, you can leave the oil in your deep fryer for up to a month. Extend the life of the oil in your fryer by using high-quality oil, … Read more
I love my chef knives. While I do sharpen and hone them regularly, I started to wonder exactly how often should you sharpen a chef’s knife? For regular home use, a chef’s knife does not need to be sharpened more than a few times a year. However, you should hone the edge with a steel … Read more