A Glasgow chippy has become an internet sensation after posting a video of its latest creation: a deep-fried Tunnock’s teacake. The video, which was shared on TikTok by the chippy’s owner, shows the process of battering and frying the iconic Scottish treat. The result is a crispy golden ball...
Cran is a common beverage available at most grocery stores and supermarkets. It is also very easy to make yourself at home, with just a few ingredients.
Cranberries are a shrub-like plant that is cultivated for its fruit. These berries are typically harvested in the fall, which is why they...
Vegetarian Delights: A Guide to Plant-Based Eating is a comprehensive guide to the world of plant-based diets. It covers the basics of what a plant-based diet is, the health benefits of switching to a plant-based diet, and tips and recipes to help you make the transition. The guide is...
Baking and desserts have a long and varied history that dates back centuries. From the ancient Egyptians who were some of the first to use honey as a sweetener, to the Romans who developed the art of baking, to the French who refined the art of pastry making and...
Popcorn is a very popular snack in America. It is considered a movie snack, although it is available at most vendors. There are also many ways to make popcorn, including using a microwave bag, oil, and a hot plate.
Popcorn is a grain that is very easily made, which is...
Limes are one of the most popular fruits in America! They can be consumed fresh or dried, and they make some great beverages- try them in water for an easy way to refresh your palate!
A lime is made up of two main components: acid and sugar. The amount of...
Finding the right amount of lime juice in a recipe can be tricky. Many recipes call for a lime or lemon slice to be used as a measure for juice, but this can be very variable.
Limes can range in size quite a bit, and even if you have a...
Fufu is a staple food in West Africa, specifically in Ghana. It is a dough made from cassava and rice that is eaten with soup or stew. Cassava is a root vegetable that is very starchy and hard to digest unless processed correctly.
To make fufu, first you have to...
The amount of lime juice needed to make one glass of water more acidic is actually pretty tricky. Different brands measure acidity differently, so there are no standard measurements for how much liquid one cup of limes equals.
However, we can look at some average numbers to get an idea!
The...
Many people know that sugar is bad for us, but few realize how much of it we are consuming every day! The average person eats about 10-12 grams of added sugar per day, which is almost one cupful of some brands’ orange juice!
Studies show that too much sugar can...