Spices and Their Origins

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A spice can be defined as a seed, root, bark, fruit, or other plant derivative, mainly used for flavoring or preserving food. Herbs are the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants. The two are often referred to together as herbs and spices to be used in recipes in the various cuisines around the world. A … Read more

Is Silicone a Green Product To Use In The Kitchen?

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Silicone has been advocated as a green product for a number of reasons. The first is in relation to the backlash over plastics which are potentially toxic. The second is in relation to trying to cut down on consumer waste by using non-stick silicone for muffins, cupcakes and so on. But what is silicone, and … Read more

Quick and Easy Vegan Recipes

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Everyone needs some go-to recipe choices that are quick and easy to create when they want to stick to any diet, including a vegan diet. Planning goes a long way when it comes to being healthy on any diet. Thankfully, today there are many places you can find recipes that are quick, easy, and vegan. … Read more

What is Meant by Being Vegan

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The basic definition of vegan is someone who neither eats or uses animal-based products in their lives at least within the realm of reality. For example, using fuel is animal based since it’s petroleum, but most people still must use it to get around. Some vegans will still get operations that use animal-derived products and … Read more

Is Organic Food Greener?

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A lot of people interested in organic foods opt for organic in the belief that it is greener, or more environmentally friendly, than commercially produced crops. But is this really the case? 1. Fewer Pesticides Organic foods are produced without the use of heavy duty chemically-based pesticides, which is definitely better for the environment. Pesticides … Read more