Whole grain mustard and Dijon mustard are two condiment varieties that you may see both at your local deli and on some supermarket shelves. They are both prepared versions of the mustard seed but have very different characteristics. What makes each special? We will take a look at them in …
Demerara sugar and turbinado sugars are very similar. They are raw sugars, which means that the processing that they have undergone is minimal. Despite their similarities, these sugars are not the same and their differences should be considered when deciding between them. In this SPICEography Showdown, we take a look …
Mexican oregano and oregano are often confused because of their similar names. Are they the same herb or similar? Can you use them in the same ways? If you are unfamiliar with these two seasonings, the SPICEography Showdown below can help you figure out what makes each of them different …
Sunflower oil is a cooking oil with a long history on the North American continent and in Eastern Europe. Vegetable oil is a more recent invention that started as a substitute for lard. Both are often used for the same kinds of applications but have some major differences that you …
Agave nectar and maple syrup are two liquid sweeteners that are sometimes promoted as being healthy sugar alternatives. How healthy are they? Is one better for you than the other? Let’s compare them in this SPICEography Showdown. How does agave nectar differ from maple syrup? Agave nectar and maple syrup …
Peanut oil and vegetable oil both refer to plant-based cooking oils but peanut oil comes from one specific kind of plant while vegetable oil is a blend. While peanut oil can have similar properties to vegetable oil, it’s not always the case. If you are trying to decide between the …
Peanut oil and olive oil are two of the most widely used cooking oils in the US. In some cases, they might be interchangeable, but you will probably want to reserve each for a specific set of tasks. This SPICEography Showdown takes a look at how they compare: How does …
Safflower oil is very similar to sunflower oil. In fact, these two popular cooking oils may have a lot more in common than they have differences. They come from plants in the same family and routinely get used for many of the same reasons, but they have some crucial differences …