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What’s the Difference Between Cacao and Cocoa?

What’s the Difference Between Cacao and Cocoa?

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 [...]

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How to Make Peanut Brittle

How to Make Peanut Brittle

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 [...]

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Are Nuts and Seeds a Good Source of Protein?

Are Nuts and Seeds a Good Source of Protein?

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 [...]

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Are Chickpeas the Same Thing as Garbanzo Beans?

Are Chickpeas the Same Thing as Garbanzo Beans?

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 [...]

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