oils and fats

Primarily famous in France and around the Mediterranean Sea, duck fat is slowly but surely entering the mainstream western market as well. Though it’s much more expensive than olive oil and hence is not convenient for daily cooking, it makes for a much healthier option in comparison to the many other fats and oils available … Read more

Both goose and duck fat are fats that are derived from waterfowl, but do they differ at all? What is Goose Fat? Goose fat is simply fat that is rendered from the fat found on a goose. You may not be very familiar with it if you eat a standard American diet, but it is … Read more

There’s nothing like biting into a crunchy, freshly fried battered onion ring. Onion rings are a fun and easy snack to make at home- you can even experiment with your own seasoning combinations. But what is the best oil for frying onion rings? I’ve found that refined coconut oil is the best oil for frying … Read more

There is truly nothing like biting into a freshly fried donut. That’s why Krispy Kreme serves them hot and fresh! But you might be wondering: which oil is the best for frying donuts at home? My top choice is refined coconut oil, because it meets all the requirements of the best oil for frying donuts … 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

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

Macadamia nut oil and ghee are both great healthy fats that are extremely versatile in the kitchen. They are healthy alternatives to vegetable oil, as they both are fairly neutral in flavor and can withstand high heat. But is one better than the other? And which purposes are they best for? How do macadamia nut … Read more

The cooking oil scene has been changing rapidly in the last few years. As the 90s “fat-free” health craze comes to an end, health-conscious home cooks are increasingly interested in healthy fat sources. Enter coconut oil, high in monounsaturated fats, and tons of uses in the kitchen and the household, coconut oil has sky-rocketed in … Read more