While there is no doubt that humankind has always been considered heavy meat eaters, today’s generation is seeing a new trend come into play. Between those who are vegetarian but want the taste of meat or those who like meat but need a healthier substitute, plant-based meat is becoming one of the hottest new trends in the United States food market. Plant-based foods have been around for some time now, focused mainly on the production of faux-meat substances. The idea behind faux-meat is to imitate the texture and taste of a real burger, but do so using legumes such as peas.  Companies like Beyond Meat have spent numerous dollars on…

You might have seen the buzz surrounding the current food trend of seed butter, but how much do you know about why everyone is talking about it? To get you up to speed, here’s a great article to what is seed butter and why you should try it. Covering everything from its unique benefits to how you can use it in your kitchen, read on to become an expert on this tasty food movement. What is it? It’s really the same type of product as peanut butter but using seeds instead of peanuts. Seed butters differ to their more famous counterpart in texture and flavor with the exact taste really depending on…

Xiao long bao is dumplings that are filled with gelatinized broth. As they’re steamed in the bamboo basket, the broth liquidizes into a mouthwatering soup. If you know how to eat them, they’re the perfect dish for any table If you don’t know how to eat soup dumplings, you’re in for a rough time. You see, you have to eat these little morsels fast. If you don’t, the broth will get gross. The dough will become a gummy mess as well.  If you eat them too fast, however, you’re in for a boiling hot surprise. Check out this guide to learn the right way to eat your dumplings so you…

We all get those random snack attacks from time to time. In those instances, we try to reach for something packed with protein. It is tough to find a protein-rich snack that excels in other areas like vitamins and heart health and is plant-based, not to mention gluten-free. We are here to tell you that the holy grail of snacks does indeed exist. In today’s post, we will be discussing a vegan version of the world’s popular snack, pork rinds! You may not believe it is possible, but there are hundreds of positive reviews about this stellar snack. These pigless pork rinds from Outstanding Foods are one hundred percent vegan! We are…

When the summer months roll around, there is nothing like having a barbecue with your friends. While it may seem like this is a simple form of cooking, there are a few tips and tricks that can really bring your grilling up to the next level. So, here are a few of them that you can put into practice yourself.  Choose a Great Barbecue  Obviously, if you are going to cook well, you are going to need the best barbecue to do it on. So, why not use Grilling Wizard to improve your Grilling Skills? Check out the different makes and models that are available, and make your choice depending on…

If your plan to serve up homemade meals full of healthy ingredients tends to fall by the wayside after a few days, you’re not alone. A busy schedule combined with the lure of modern fast food solutions means it’s all too easy to give in and order out with the touch of a button.  Luckily, there’s a solution to this common dilemma – prepared meals. But, while images of chicken and broccoli portioned out into plastic containers will no doubt put you off the idea, don’t worry. Preparing healthy meals doesn’t have to mean eating the same boring food day in, day out. Want to learn more about meal prep? Keep reading…

There are plenty of different alternatives to coffee, and plenty of reasons to ditch coffee altogether. Not only will coffee alternatives give you what you need, they omit what you don’t need. This means ingredients that give you the energy that is natural and long-lasting as opposed to the energy you get from coffee and other heavily caffeinated beverages, that leaves you jittery and bound to crash soon after.  Tea  There are several different kinds of tea out there that can be excellent substitutes for coffee. Whether you need something to energize you, warm you up, or just satisfy your taste buds, there are a ton of teas that can do the…

Trying out new stuff- especially food- has its sense of gratification attached to it. It even exists as a job description for a lot of people, while for others it remains simply a hobby. There are foods, however, that is simply difficult to not like. These foods being, you know it, dessert.  The idea of what is a dessert varies between varying cultures and areas. But everyone can agree that anything that has ever been deemed one is always widely liked. Trying out new dessert is hence never a problem and people are simply up for it.   Ice cream is a universally preferred delicacy. You’ll rarely ever find someone who…

When you eat your favorite ice cream scoop, you are likely to feel guilty because deep down, you know you just made another wrong choice regarding healthy eating. But is that always the case? Is ice cream the epitome of unhealthy eating? What makes the traditional ice cream get criticized is the high sugar, fat, and calorie content. But today, the market is rife with wellness products. Ice cream hasn’t been left out of this wellness craze, and this is how you ended up with low fat and low sugar creams in your favorite pints. What Can Make Ice Cream Healthy? You have probably been told to cut your ice…

Many of us have been spending a lot more time at home over the past year, whether you’re under an official lockdown or simply being cautious. Chances are you are feeling a little bored with your new routine, or lack thereof. You definitely don’t need an excuse to treat yourself so let’s see how caviar can liven up your evening. Fish Eggs? If you’ve never tried caviar, you are not alone. It’s often viewed as a luxury reserved for fancy parties or events. Once upon a time, it was only eaten by royalty or the ultra-rich. Thankfully, it’s now available for everyone to enjoy. Yes, technically caviar is harvested sturgeon…

Lots of health-conscious people are trying to keep an eye on their sugar. Of course, people with health conditions like diabetes must be ever diligent, but those trying to lose weight and get healthy often realize the benefits of reigning it in as well. We all know the obvious culprits of sugar dense foodstuffs, like candy and soda. What we don’t realize is just how many things in our daily diets contain significant amounts of sugar. Sweet Turned Sour Too much of a “good” thing quickly goes bad. Sugar may taste sweet but it has a plethora of problems that come along with too much. Even health-conscious people are often…

When the days get hot, sometimes all you want is a cold scoop of ice cream to keep you cool. If you are vegan, lactose intolerant, or have decided to opt for a dairy-free diet, it doesn’t mean that you have to stop enjoying the creamy goodness! Excellent dairy-free ice cream is that which makes the use of good ingredients that have a high fat content.  Here is a quick overview of how to find the best dairy-free ice cream around!  Ingredients  Before we can figure out the best dairy-free ice cream, it is important to understand exactly what it is. Precisely as its name suggests, this ice cream is…

Many people simply cannot enjoy ice cream because they cannot tolerate key ingredient milk. Milk contains a chemical called lactose that some people cannot tolerate and are allergic to. Therefore, dairy products are all off-limits for them. In addition to that, there is also an increasing number of people who are voluntarily giving up dairy products out of respect for the animals that produce milk. To meet this ever-growing group of people, alternatives have been found to substitute milk and its byproducts in one way or another. While the other options seemed to be quite crude in the beginning, the growing demand, research, and technology have led to a lot…

The duck liver or widely known as foie gras, is one of the most famous French delicacies. Foie gras especially refers to the livers of those birds which are forcefully fed to become fat. Though the technique is quite controversial, the food is not.  Foie gras, with its fatty and rich buttery flavor with a smooth texture, offers the right delight to the taste buds. As a traditional food, it comes in the mold of various authentic dishes that have their own share of amazingness.  Just in case you want to know how foie gras is cooked, then this article is for you. Read on to know: How foie gras…

Plant based chicken is one of the newest, amazingly convincing plant-based meats that have been impressing meat lovers all over the world as of late. Even die-hard meat enthusiasts will have difficulty discerning these meticulously designed products from the real thing. Here are a few creative ways to enjoy the new generation of plant-based chicken, using some of the most popular comfort food dishes out there to bridge the gap from meat-centric diets to healthier, meatless diets. While these ideas might not be what a health-conscious person should eat every day to maintain their ideal diet, they may stop you from over-doing splurge days when you are trying to go meatless.…

If you are a Melbournian, you would already know that Chinatown has the best dumplings, Pizza in Preston, best wine at Windsor, hot noodles at Box Hill, and coffee everywhere around the corner.  Out of all the Aussie cities, Melbourne is also the most innovative and experimental, especially with the hospitality industry. Catering is a significant part of Melbourne’s food scene. According to the Econtech report, it has a significant impact on the increase in the food industry’s minimum wage.   Casual dining has started to become all the rage when it comes to catering. You cannot spell casual dining without finger food in it. Choosing a catering service that offers the best finger food…

The oat bar has become a staple of the modern diet. Easy to find at the grocery store, easy to eat as you’re going on your daily routine, no thought needed other than buying and eating. All bars are not created equal, however; a mess of different ingredients separate each bar, with some bars being made with dozens of ingredients and others only being made with five or six. This article is an attempt to help you determine the best oat bar to get you through your morning. #1: Read the ingredients list The most important step to take when it comes to choosing a good oat bar is to read the…

Bok Choy is a modern superfood. It has the health benefits of other cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage, while being more versatile than any of them.  Bok Choy can be eaten raw or cooked, and lends itself to a variety of cuisines. If you are looking to add bok choy into your diet, here are some ideas! Stir Fries The most obvious way to add bok choy may also be the most traditional. Bok choy is a chinese vegetable that has been used in stir fry for millennia.  The oldest bok choy found by archaeologists was more than 3500 years old, which means bok choy has been grown…

Pairing food and wine is possibly one of the most adult things you will ever do in your life, it is certainly one of the most rewarding. I mean, I have a baby and he’s great and everything… but steak and wine? Now that’s a match made in heaven! (I’m just kidding about my son; he’s adorable and way better than anyone else’s kid – if there were actual baby battles, he would win for damn sure).  However, I digress – back to wine and food pairing! Here are 5 simple ways to achieve perfect food/wine symbiosis.  1)Balance Is Everything This is such an important rule, balancing the wine and the…