Kat Smith

Don't Know How to Cook Flavorful Tofu? These 5 Recipes Will Help You Master It! For many people, tofu is a controversial ingredient. While it has its hardcore fans, its detractors claim that it’s a bland, flavorless, and […]

Shiitake Mushrooms: Earthy Umami Magic for Soups, Stir-Fries & Bacon Swaps Did you know that there are over 10,000 types of mushrooms? While most mushrooms are inedible, meaning they are too tough or poisonous to […]

Black Maca: The Peruvian Superfood That Naturally Boosts Energy & Stamina You’ve probably heard of maca before. Also known as Peruvian ginseng, maca is a root vegetable that’s the highest growing food crop in the […]

Kombu Uncovered: The Seaweed Secret to Supercharge Umami Flavor You may never have heard of kombu, but you’ve most likely tasted kombu. If you’ve ever had miso soup? Kombu is one of the special ingredients […]

Chinese Five Spice Powder: Transform Savory & Sweet Recipes with One Blend! If you’re a fan of Asian cooking, there are a few staples that should always be stocked in your pantry. There are some that we are all more […]

Tadka: The Indian Tempering Hack Chefs Swear By! In the movie adaptation of Frank Herbert’s science fiction series Dune, it is said that “he who controls the spice, controls the universe.” […]

How to Cook with Purple Cauliflower A trip to the farmer’s market is always an adventure. Aside from being better for the environment and a great way to support your local […]

Cardamom: The Warming Aromatic Spice That Brings Depth to Your Dishes Have you tried cardamom? When it comes to adding warmth to sweet and savory foods, a little bit of this spice goes a long way. Cardamom is a […]

Master the Perfect Plant-Based 'Meatloaf' for Thanksgiving The holidays are approaching fast and if you’re like us, you’ve likely already started planning your holiday spread, right down to the finest […]

5 Protein-Packed Recipes You Can Make With Split Peas (Besides Soup) When you think split peas, chances are, your mind automatically goes to split pea soup. When the weather starts to get colder and it seems […]

From Marinades to Sauces: How to Use Harissa to Elevate Your Cooking! Have you heard of harissa? It’s a spicy North African condiment made from chili peppers, spices, and oil, which comes in the form of a paste. […]

Mastering Delicious Veggie Dishes with Gochujang: Korean Fermented Red Pepper Paste Have you heard of gochujang? It’s a bright, red spicy red chili paste that is very similar to African harissa in the way that it is used. Y […]

We’ve all been there before: long hours at work can leave you feeling tempted to just pick up a quick and easy pre-made dinner on the way home. Beyond that, those of us who live with chronic illness (both physical […]

In Rode, India, locals were touched by the compassion of a Rhesus macaque monkey who had adopted a homeless puppy. Town locals thought it was bizarre at first, but the apparent love between the two animals was […]

Are you ready for the holidays? We’ve been thinking about what we’re going to make since mid-October, and now that November is finally here, it’s crunch time. Planning for the main star of the meal is a task in […]

Halloween is over, and whether you believe it or not, it’s time to start planning for the holidays. From entrées to sides and desserts, you’re going to want everything to be the best and if it’s your first […]

Have you heard of turmeric? This bright orange spice has been growing in popularity lately, so it’s likely that you’ve run into the name at least once. A member of the ginger family, turmeric is a root that comes […]

You may have noticed that lately, one-pot pasta recipes have been growing in popularity — and pasta, in any form, is a trend that we can get on board with. Many of us have long, busy days, and we just can’t find t […]

Attention, people of earth: we have a serious plastic problem. In just 30 years, global plastic production has jumped over 320 percent, which equates to about 300 million tons of plastic pieces coming into […]

Protein is important to our health. Not only do our bodies use it to make important enzymes and hormones, and it’s also an important building block for bones, blood, skin, muscles, and cartilage, and aids in […]