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Food Guides, Tips & Troubleshootingbraces, cereal bars

Can You Eat Cereal with Braces?

Cereal is a breakfast staple and everyone stocks it and enjoys it without even thinking about it. So, when you get braces, and a long list of forbidden foods follows, it is natural for you to worry about whether you can eat cereal with braces. So, let’s talk about if you can eat cereal with braces, what kinds of cereal you can eat with braces, and what food you can’t eat with braces. Can you eat cereal with braces? Yes, you can eat cereal with braces, but not all kinds of cereal. Crunchy cereal is very bad for a person…

By Luong Tan

Chicken Guidesramen, Vegetarian

Is chicken-flavored ramen vegetarian?

Have you ever had a bowl of delicious ramen noodles? If your answer is yes, you will agree with us that it is almost impossible to not want a repeat of that experience. But if you are starting on a vegetarian diet, there begs the question of whether certain flavors and brands align with your values. Some ramen noodle flavors are vegetarian, but many aren’t. In the next few subheadings, we’ll be discussing which ones fall into those two categories. To find out which flavors you can keep in your diet and which flavors you might have to let go…

By Luong Tan

Food Scienceoobleck

Is Oobleck a Solid or A Liquid?

Ever heard of a non-Newtonian fluid before? If you haven’t, that’s fine, lots of people can’t identify a non-Newtonian fluid even if it fell directly from the sky. Oobleck is a suspension, which means that it tends to resemble the properties of a solid or a liquid. This is what describes a non-Newtonian fluid. So, if you’re wondering if oobleck is a solid or a liquid, the answer is yes! I know that sounds ridiculously vague but allow us to break this oobleck being a solid or liquid debate down further for you. What Is Oobleck Made Of? Oobleck is…

Chili Garlic Sauce Vs Sriracha – The Main Difference

By Luong Tan

Taste Testschili garlic sauce, sricacha

Chili Garlic Sauce Vs Sriracha – The Main Difference

Sriracha has solidified its place as one of the most commonly known hot sauces used around the world. Before now, you’ve probably been hearing how much of a substitute chili garlic sauce is for sriracha. Even though these two can be easily alternated for one another and have similar looks, they are not exactly the same. Some things really set them apart, some of which you may have noticed but didn’t exactly pay any attention to. From their individual tastes to their texture and, even their respective manufacturing process, there are prominent differences between these two. Little wonder why the…

Can You Make Pulled Pork with Pork Chops?

By Luong Tan

Pork Guidespork chops, pulled pork\

Can You Make Pulled Pork with Pork Chops?

As far as deliciously keeping your protein up is concerned, pulled pork is just as good as chicken breasts. Its popularity has attracted some confusion, and making pulled pork with pork chops is up there. Making pulled pork can sometimes be tasking, especially if you’re not familiar with the cuts of pork that will go well for pulled pork. If you’re worried about what cuts of pork are good for your pulled pork if even pork chops work well for your pulled pork, or how you would make pulled pork with pork chops, allow us to cater to your pulled…

What to Serve with Potato Croquettes (Best Entrees, Sides, And Sauces)

By Johny

Recipes by CoursePotato Croquettes

What to Serve with Potato Croquettes (Best Entrees, Sides, And Sauces)

Potato croquettes are simply magic whether eaten as a light snack during the day or as the main meal. It is one dish that the young and old alike find pleasure in, barely leaving any leftovers when served! You can wow your guests during a game night with these beauties, or keep your family running home for meals. Truly, potato croquettes are a meal perfect for all times. Of course, the best way to enjoy them is to know the best entrees, sides, and sauces to serve with potato croquettes. There are so many options, from the traditional Japanese sauces…

The Top 7 Cake Flour Brands for Delicious and Perfectly Moist Cakes

By Johny

Baking Guidescake flour

The Top 7 Cake Flour Brands for Delicious and Perfectly Moist Cakes

It’s no secret that getting your flour right when baking goes a long way to determine if what you end up with matches the intended result. With all the options available, knowing the perfect flour to use makes the process so much easier, which is why you need to know the best cake flour brands if you want your cakes to be just right. From the wheat variant it is produced from to the protein content, how finely ground it is and even the time of year when the wheat used was harvested, many factors affect the way flour turns…

Is Pork Belly Fatty? What’s the Percentage?

By Sarah

Pork Guidesfatty, pork belly

Is Pork Belly Fatty? What’s the Percentage?

Pork is the preferred meat for some people, while others avoid it for various reasons. Like most other meat, pork has different cuts; pork chops, spare ribs, loin, ham, pork tenderloin, pork belly, etc. Pork belly is one of those meals on the menu that immediately gets us excited. While we mean no disrespect to the other pork cuts, pork belly is quite simply *chef’s kiss* elite. One of the best things about pork belly is that no matter how much of a pork specialist you consider yourself to be, there’s always something new to learn. Is Pork Belly Fatty?…

Cooked Chicken Left Out Overnight? Here’s What To Expect

By Luong Tan

Chicken Guidescooked chicken, overnight

Cooked Chicken Left Out Overnight? Here’s What To Expect

Imagine waking up in the morning to find that the leftover chicken from yesterday’s dinner was sitting on the kitchen counter all night; you forgot to put it in the refrigerator! Of course, some people will say, “Well, I can just pop it into the refrigerator now and reheat it for my chicken sandwich tomorrow.” But is it safe to eat cooked chicken left out overnight? What should you expect when you leave your cooked chicken out overnight? Let’s find out in this article, shall we? Cooked Chicken Left Out Overnight? Here’s What to Expect Here is what to expect…

Is Sherry Vinegar the Same as Red Wine Vinegar?

By Luong Tan

Food Science, Vegetable Guidesred wine vinegar, sherry vinegar, taste, use

Is Sherry Vinegar the Same as Red Wine Vinegar?

When speaking of condiments that put the delish in delicious, sherry vinegar and red wine vinegar easily make their way into the conversation. Although the above statement may suggest that sherry vinegar and red wine vinegar are not the same, we’re still going to say it for clarity. Sherry vinegar is not the same as red wine vinegar. Even though these two delicious sour-tasting condiments differ, one can be used to replace the other. So Is sherry vinegar the same as red wine vinegar? Before we dig deeper into their differences and uses, here’s a brief description of sherry vinegar and red…

By Johny

Grilling Guidesexpensive, marinade, Microwave, skirt steak, tenderize

Why is Skirt Steak so Expensive?

You're a meat lover. You've had a deep craving for a well-marinated, grilled skirt steak cut from a cow. However, you are done picking the spice and sauce you intend to use for the marinade and the exact fruit juice or cocktail of your choice. You get to the beef section or perhaps decide to purchase from the butcher's counter, and you realize that the price of skirt steak has doubled. Why is skirt steak so expensive!? You wonder. This article discusses everything you need to know about the cut of meat and why it just might have gone up…

By Luong Tan

Food Guidespaneer, raw

Can You Eat Paneer Raw?

Do you know what’s so great about paneer? The fact that you can eat it as a snack, eat it alongside a meal, and eat it for breakfast! It’s not news that you can easily whip up a homemade batch of paneer. With cheesecloth, lemon juice, and whole milk, you’re good to go! But can you eat the paneer raw without further preparation? Definitely, you can eat raw paneer. This delicious cheese with an Indian origin story is safe to eat in its raw form. Come with us as we take our time to explain this further. Can you eat…