The Chatty Nut Blog From Sincerely Nuts

Last time you bought a chocolate bar, chances are you spotted some information on the wrapper mentioning the bar’s cacao content. Most people are familiar with the idea of cocoa and cocoa-based food. But what is the difference between cacao vs. cocoa? While the spelling and idea of cocoa and cacao are very similar, the two [...]

The delicious and satisfying crunch of peanut brittle is often associated with the holidays, but it's a fun and fairly simple treat you can make and enjoy at any time of the year. With a little bit of time and the right ingredients, you can make the best homemade peanut brittle right in your own kitchen. What [...]

A healthy diet is all about balance. Including all of the necessary nutrients, vitamins and minerals in your diet are key to staying happy and healthy. Protein is an important part of your diet because it is what's known as a macronutrient. Every cell in your body needs protein to function properly. It builds and fixes [...]

There is a simple answer to this question — yes! Chickpeas and garbanzo beans both describe the plant cicer arietinum, in the legume family. Chances are you even use the two terms interchangeably, but maybe you've wondered if you were actually talking about the same thing. So how did two completely different names come to be so [...]