MichaelCarrageenan, despite a dubious safety record of potential inflammatory and carcinogenic effects, has made its way into almost every dairy-based food product on shelves today. Although not yet as ubiquitous as carrageenan in chocolate milk, the common additive is now being used in some yogurt brands including Publix and Horizon. If carrageenan is on your … Read more
If you’re as sensitive to caffeine as I am, even a small cup of tea before bed can have you tossing and turning all night. Many of the decaf tea options from the grocery are no good in my book because they use harsh chemicals during the decaffeination process. The most natural methods of decaffeination … Read more
How does the entry level and affordable but discontinued Wusthof Pro stack up against Wusthof’s flagship Classic family of knives? Does the Classic blow away the cheaper Pro or does the scrappy Pro hold its own against its much snobbier cousin? Quick Comparison Wusthof Pro vs Classic: The differences The Wusthof Classic was made for … Read more
Macadamia nut oil and coconut oil were previously little known cooking oils in the mainstream Western diet. Today, they can readily be purchased at any grocery store- gone are the days of just “vegetable oil.” But when examining the differences between macadamia nut oil vs coconut oil, how do they stack up? What is Macadamia … Read more
Both traditional cooking oils of India and Southeast Asia, ghee and coconut oil have immensely increased in mainstream popularity in the United States recently. They are found in most grocery stores, when previously they were seen as more of a speciality item. Ghee and coconut oil both are touted as healthier alternatives to butter, margarine … Read more
An unfortunate kitchen mishap leaves your prized Corningware scratched or worse– we’ve all been there. But should you keep using it or is it time to toss? According to the official Corningware it depends on how severe the damage is, they write: “Do not use or repair any item that is chipped, cracked or severely … Read more
Animal fats, once long forgotten in favor of margarine and vegetable oils have come back in a big way. You can now find jars of tallow and duck fat on the shelves of many grocery stores across the United States. But how do these animal fats differ? And is one superior for cooking and health … Read more
Like everything else German, Wusthof produces high quality knives with impressive attention to detail. The product lines Classic, Classic Ikon and Ikon are some of the best Wusthof has to offer and are all remarkably similar. You could close your eyes and pick any one of these lines at random and you’d likely be satisfied … Read more
The All-Clad 41126 stainless steel pan comes with a lid while the All-Clad 4112 does not. Yes, that is the only difference between these two models. Despite what you might have read online about All-Clad 4112 vs 41126 being different pans, the truth is that All-Clad has confusingly decided to name and market the same … Read more
Even the cleanest tap water comes loaded with millions of microplastics particles that can interrupt hormones and wreak havoc on your health. Determining how to filter microplastics from water in your home is essential to your family’s health. Unfortunately many common water filters from the store or in your fridge are not rated for filtering … Read more