Chop suey or Chow Mein? A question you’re likely to have encountered if you’ve ever been to a Chinese restaurant and after being asked what you would like you responded with something as nondescript as “chicken”. Most people are too embarrassed to ask what the difference is and make a rushed decision or ask the …
Cooking sausages can be a bit tricky especially if you are not well vexed with the different types of sausages that are available. It is important to have a deeper understanding of sausages and some of the most common sausages are chorizo and Andouille sausages. These sausages are often confused although they have different features. …
Italian cuisine has contributed many wonderful items to kitchens and pantries all over the world. One such item is balsamic vinegar. Despite its popularity and food hero status it has at time been confused or rather been thought of as being interchangeable with balsamic reduction. There’s even a school of thought that balsamic reduction is …
Basil and tulsi are often used interchangeably because they have almost the same flavour profile and they are both aromatic in nature. However, these 2 are totally different plants. Below is a list of differences that will help you to distinguish the 2 apart. The similarities will also be highlighted. Contents Basil leaves Basil leaves …
Bone broth has over the last couple of years taken the world by storm. With a long list of health benefits that include improving bone health, relieving joint pain, a host of gastric issues and improved skin. It has earned its popularity. However, some people are not fans of bone broth for a host of …
Although chorizo and salami are made using cured meat they are totally different. They are often confused due to the fact that they look similar in terms of appearance. The article below aims at highlighting some of the most common ways you can use to tell these 2 types of sausages apart. The differences emanate …
Cuttlefish and calamari are often confused because they belong to the same family. However, this article aims at shedding light on how these marine animals differ. An in-depth explanation of the differences will be given so that you can easily tell them apart with just 1 blink of an eye. Contents Cuttlefish Cuttlefish is a …
Berries are popularly regarded as a very healthy food with good reason. While they do contain fructose, fruit sugar, in high amounts they are also a great source of antioxidants. Antioxidants are chemicals which are known to slow down the damage that occurs to muscles in the body over time due to oxidation. Two very …
Mexican dishes like enchiladas and burritos are very delicious and easy to make. However, most people often struggle to differentiate the two. The article below gives an in-depth analysis of the differences between an enchilada and a burrito. The differences are mainly based on the appearance, taste as well as cooking methods between enchiladas and …
There are many confusing things in the world of plants. While we can all agree that a tomato is a fruit some debates go deeper than simple definitions. The difference between flaxseed and linseed is one of those things that is extremely difficult to articulate and for the most part, they are sold as the …