Ingredients

Cocoa Powder Explained: History, Differences, Health Benefits and Risks A few nights ago I made myself a hot chocolate. And then another. I almost made a third, but I controlled myself (yes, it wasn’t my finest moment). I then lay in bed wide awake. Why? I was wired, I later learnt, because cocoa is laced […]

Expensive Anchovies: Worth the Hype or Overrated? (2 Brands Compared) A few months ago, I tested whether expensive tinned sardines are worth the higher price tag that they usually have. And I could tell a difference, but I didn’t think the difference justified a 450% increase in price from the cheaper brand. But what about

Natural vs. Greek vs. Skyr/Icelandic Yoghurt Have you ever been shopping for yoghurt at the supermarket and been so overwhelmed by the variety that you couldn’t actually decide on which one to buy? I certainly have. I’m a massive fan of yoghurt. I think it’s delicious, nutritious, and very versatile. But there’s so many varieties

6 Reasons Why Peanut Butter is the Ultimate Super Food Peanut butter is without a doubt my favourite ingredient. But one thing that many people don’t realise is that peanuts aren’t actually nuts. They’re actually legumes, which means they’re more closely related to chickpeas and white beans than to almonds or walnuts. That means, by

Expensive Sardines: Worth the Hype or Overrated? When I shop, I lump products into two groups: However, my decision to spend more on a product is not necessarily based on its quality but rather on assumptions I’ve made over the years. For example, I may buy an expensive product simply because it has better branding