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Healthy Vanilla Bean Recipe: Vegan Ice Cream
Easy Vegan Mango Ice Cream with Ceylon Cinnamon and Vanilla from Tahiti is the first recipe in our Healthy Vanilla Bean Recipe series. It's naturally sweet, fragrant, earthy, and, above all, delicious but without the guilt that often accompanies vanilla bean ice cream. Plus, it's incredibly easy to make!
What is Saffron Used For?
Everyone is well aware of what saffron is, but when it comes to pinpointing what saffron is used for, most folks know of its use in paella and little else. This article contains a round-up of the most notable uses of saffron and provides tips for using it in cooking and recipes for you to try.
Cinnamon Maple Saffron Tea
Saffron can be purposed for so much more than rice dishes. Saffron tea is incredibly smooth with a rich aroma, beautifully distinct flavor, and vibrant color that is almost as uplifting to look at as it is when consumed. In this simple recipe, saffron is combined with Ceylon cinnamon, pure maple syrup, and lemon juice.
Cinnamon: Verum vs Ceylon
Cinnamon: Verum vs Ceylon. Is there a difference between the two? Actually, no. In this post we look at the history of cinnamon and the various monikers true cinnamon is known by. Regardless of what it is called, there is only one true cinnamon and the cheaper substitutions lead to inferior quality of dishes. Find out why.
What is Edible Gold?
Gold is one of the most expensive and highly desired metals on the periodic table of elements. It’s also quite delicate and the most malleable metal in known existence. But should it be used for culinary purposes? This post mines the science, safety, and purpose of edible gold and provides 10 ideas on how it can be used.
Gingerbread Cake with Vanilla Bean Frosting
Creamy vanilla bean frosting creates the perfect balance for this spiced gingerbread cake recipe developed by David Dial of Spicedblog. Use any type of quality vanilla beans, vanilla powder, or vanilla extract.