Informational Guides
Deciding whether to indulge in the sweetness of pancakes or waffles for breakfast can be a challenge for many.Of course, as the most important meal of the day, your chosen breakfast must fuel your energy for your daily activities. Pancakes and waffles are both versatile options that can be enjoyed with
In the strange and wonderful world of candy consumption, only a few select brands are universally recognized and appreciated. From Nerds to Skittles, there are certain candies that everyone just seems to know and love. And what is more iconic than the Jolly Rancher? These American hard candies were first introduced
Homemade spaghetti sauce can be difficult to master. Though it is typically listed in the majority of cookbooks, there may be instances where your sauce turns out much more watery than you were anticipating. To create spaghetti sauce, tomatoes are combined with a few other staple ingredients to enhance the flavor.Some
Cheese is great. There really is no denying that. It’s insanely yummy, can be paired with pretty much anything, and comes in lots of different varieties. Today we’re talking about Muenster cheese. Despite the fact that its name sounds like it should be German, Muenster cheese is actually proudly American.
As a society, we are becoming increasingly aware of the impacts of single-use plastics on our environment. The more we know about them, the worse we understand they are. Traditional trash bags are slowly but surely being replaced with biodegradable and compostable alternatives, but what do these terms mean? What
Warming milk in a pan can be a rather time-consuming process.Whether you are preparing a cup of coffee or you simply enjoy drinking this warm beverage, you may be looking for quicker and more convenient heating alternatives.It is possible to microwave milk and when done correctly it is actually pretty
Sarsaparilla and root beer are both very popular beverages made from roots and vines. Known as Sarsi in most Southeast Asian countries, its trademark flavor is often compared to root beer.These two drinks were originally produced for medicinal purposes or as a tonic. Although popular around the world, it is
Jelly - it's everyone's favorite fruity dessert. It's also pretty fun to watch, as it will wibble and wobble just from touching it! From the infamous peanut butter and jelly (with my favorite grape jelly) to the jelly donut, who doesn't love jelly?Unfortunately, this sugary delicacy suffers from the same
As more and more people turn towards a plant-based lifestyle, almond milk is quickly becoming a popular non-dairy, cow’s milk alternative.Once exclusive to health food stores and organic farm shops, almond milk is now pretty easy to find in almost every grocery store and supermarket in the country. One of the
Tamales are a popular part of Mexican cuisine and culture. They consist of a corn-based starchy case called masa with a range of different filling options, steamed in a banana leaf or a husk.Such fillings include pork, vegetables, cheese, fruit, and more. Tamales represent a large part of Mexican culture as
A kitchen mainstay and much-loved food staple, eggs are easy to work with and are mainly consumed for their health benefits, distinctive taste, and unique texture. Besides packing plenty of flavor and nutrients, they are also a vital ingredient needed to make various foods.From savory to sweet meals, there’s no
The gyro and the shawarma are often terms used interchangeably for each other. However, the dishes are very different, and originate from different parts of the world! Although both are delicious, with marinated meats, a healthy helping of hummus, vegetables and served on pita breads, the gyro and shawarma come
When browsing through the aisles in your local supermarket, you’ve probably noticed pecans and walnuts waiting to be picked.On the outside, they look similar and can be substituted for each other in recipes but it is important to know the differences between the two.So what are the differences? They do
Have you got a friend who swears that keeping apples in the refrigerator is the best way to store them?You may have thought that they are completely wrong as apples should require warmer temperatures when stored. However, your friend is right (Don’t tell them though!)Apples are a wonderfully healthy snack
Surprisingly, anise and licorice are not at all related. You might think of the candy when you think of licorice. But licorice itself is actually a type of plant. Anise and licorice taste almost identical. There are, of course, some differences. But they can very often be used interchangeably.That said,
Tomato paste and tomato sauce, their main ingredient is tomato so they should be fairly similar right?Despite this being the most prominent similarity shared between both condiments, it is actually the only similarity as they are in fact different in many ways. Your local supermarket will likely offer an array
Everybody loves a Keurig - Shane Dawson Keurig K-Cups kick-started a coffee revolution and were the culmination of their creator Jon Sylvan’s life-long dream to make bad office coffee a thing of the past. Sylvan wanted to create a machine that would transform the way that people brewed and drank coffee, but
If you’re from North America or Europe, you have probably used the term “porridge” interchangeably with “oatmeal”. Although there is no crime against this, both are made with different recipes and particular ingredients. There is one thing both have in common and that is that they make for an excellent
Scallions vs Shallots? What’s the difference? Well, although both are often believed to be the same, these two onion varieties are different in a variety of ways. Many people think that you can substitute scallions for shallots and vice versa. Although different in some ways, this is possible, but only
Parsley and Cilantro are both popular herbs used for flavoring and garnishing a wide range of cuisines. They also come from the same family: the Apiaceae or Umbelliferae family, which consists mostly of aromatic flowering plants. This plant family is named after the type genus Apium and is commonly known
Although they may appear similar, there are a few differences that set a cake and torte apart.While they are both categorized as deliciously tasty desserts, tortes are cakes but not every cake is identified as a torte.We would agree that this sounds rather confusing, but the differences can be identified
Wine and pasta are a match made in heaven, but which wine compliments which pasta sauce? Pairing your wine with pasta can really tie the dish together, enhancing all the flavors of the dish without overpowering it.Pasta comes in a range of different dishes, from heavy cream-based sauces to tangy tomato
Sashimi and Sushi are two delicious Japanese delicacies, however, they’re often confused with each other.Both of these dishes contain raw fish and are usually served with a soy dipping sauce.However, there are many differences between the two dishes, and in this article, we’ll be outlining 5 vital differences between the
Potatoes are one of the most reliable foodstuffs that you can find in your pantry or fridge, keeping for months on end in a cool, dark place without rotting or turning sour.They are also incredibly versatile, being transformed into hundreds of other different kinds of dishes quickly and easily.You can
Here at The Kitchen Community, we think every cheese is worthy of its own in-depth guide. Asiago cheese is no different. That delicious, versatile yellow block is wonderful when it’s fresh in a sub or sandwiches. It's our favorite Italian cheese along with Romano cheese (pecorino Romano being my husband's favorite)
Mix-ups between peppers are common occurrences. Sometimes different types look so similar, it would take a certified expert to tell them apart, but no two peppers have fallen so erroneously synonymous than the banana pepper and the pepperoncini pepper. If - like most of us - you’ve spent your entire
Marsala is a fortified wine from the Sicilian region of Marsala. There are dry and sweet varieties. It is widely used in cooking, both savory and sweet dishes like Chicken Marsala and Veal Marsala. The production of Marsala wine is strictly watched by the Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC). This
Bisque versus soup… Oh, that age-old battle. Both are liquid meals, right, so how different can they be?Well, the answer to that is that they are different. What’s more, they are both delicious, even if the thought of food mushed into liquid form doesn’t sound particularly pleasant… Soup and bisque, are
Tamales are a traditional dish, commonly known as Mexican, that are typically meat filled corn dough meals that are steamed in a corn husk.Other fillings include beans, cheeses, vegetables, and often sweet fillings such as chocolate or fruit.They are said to have originated from the Mesoamerican era, with variations deriving
Tamales are a dish that originates from the Mesoamerican region. This was an indigenous region that existed prior to the Spanish colonization of the Americas.It included areas that are now known as central Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and North Costa Rica. Tamales are made of a corn-based, starchy
Oh, the age-old question… What came first, the cucumber or the pickle? We’re joking, of course. However, haven’t you ever wondered about pickles and cucumbers? They look oddly similar. Almost like pickles are baby cucumbers, right?This article is going to explore the differences between pickles and cucumbers. The title of
While their labels may appear similar, some differences can be identified between heavy whipping cream and whipping cream. Awareness of these differences is important to ensure that they don’t affect the overall taste when added to a particular dish. When browsing the dairy aisle and stumbling upon the vast assortment
If you don’t know the difference between chicken breast and chicken tenderloin, it’s nothing to worry about.Most people associate the word tenderloin with pork, but you can get chicken tenderloin too. Unless you carve your own chicken, you might not know where the tenderloins are located on a chicken’s body.But
Freezing food is always difficult. The freezing isn’t so much the issue but the defrosting. Even if something seems to freeze well, will it be okay once it’s defrosted?Tortillas are difficult as foods that are heavy in carbohydrates usually freeze well. For example, bread is definitely great for freezing but