Unique Cooking Tips

The world is your oyster when it comes to seafood as there are tons of different shellfish, crustaceans, and sea creatures that you can bite into. And, each one has a very distinct and unique flavor.  One truly unique seafood that you can try is walrus. Walrus, although not something you’ll eat every day, is…

When hunting season rolls around, many of us look forward to biting into venison steaks and stews. The rich, delicate meat is a flavor that reminds us of Fall and spending time in the great outdoors.  One similar animal to the commonly hunted deer is the antelope. And, interestingly enough, you can hunt and eat…

When we think of fish dishes, tilapia, salmon, and tuna typically come to mind. However, they’re far from the only types of fish out there that you can enjoy.  One type of fish that’s particularly delicious is pike. And, with seven unique varieties of pike out there, you can enjoy tons of delicious flavors!  In…

Eating plain whey? Sounds like no fun. But unflavored whey doesn’t actually have a bad taste and comes with a host of benefits. Unflavored whey’s taste is comparable to light milk powder. I know this doesn’t sound the most appetizing, but this allows you to add pretty much anything to it! Unflavored whey has grown…

Let’s take a minute to talk about okra. Okra is a unique plant that you’ll most often find in Ethiopian and Egyptian dishes. It’s a great piece of produce to add to your dishes so you get your daily dose of greens and so that you add new flavor to your meals.  Okra has a…

Perhaps you have a bottle of garam masala in the cupboard, and you’re wondering, do I really need to add it to my curry? The answer is yes, yes you do. Garam masala is a warm and fragrant spice that turns your dishes from bland to grand! It is a combination of other beautiful spices…

In the cooking community, chefs and home cooks (like me!) wonder what fenugreek is and what taste it brings to my food. This spice has been noticed due to its distinct taste and other factors, both big and small. Fenugreek has a complex mix of flavors that no other spice can come close to. When…

A world without soy sauce, anyone? The thought of your sushi or your stir-fried dish without it is just heartbreaking. Soy sauce has been around since between 2,200 and 2,500 years ago, making it one of the oldest condiments in the world. Today, it is perhaps one of the most popular seasoners that is present…

Most of us use packaged, shredded coconut in baking. We use it to make cakes, tarts, cookies, and even granola bars! We might also recognize coconut flavors from some of our favorite cocktails, such as the piña colada.  However, you don’t always have to eat coconut in these processed and prepared dishes. You can also…

If you’ve ever gone into a soap shop, you’ve probably come across bars of soap and lotions that say they contain limoncillo. Limoncillo, also called quenepas, is a tropical fruit that is often used to scent beauty products.  However, it can also be eaten! And, if you get your hands on some quenepas, you’ll be…