Chow Mein And Low Mein Both lo mein and Chow mein are noodle-based dishes originating from Northern China. They are generally found all over the world and they are an integral part of the Chinese-American food culture. To many people who patronize Chinese or American-Chinese restaurants, the names Cho mein and lo mein may sounds … Read more
Sauce and ketchup are both made from cooked, pureed and strained tomatoes. Both also add flavor, moisture and appeal to dishes. In this regard, many people find the two very much confusing. In a nutshell, a sauce is a liquid or semi-liquid served with food to add moisture and flavor whereas ketchup is mostly used … Read more
Lemons and limes are genetically different fruits, but they are closely related. There are some scientists who believe that lemons were originally produced as a hybrid fruit with limes and citrons which are a thick rind citrus fruit. This origin story of the lemon remains debated, but the fact remains that though limes and lemons … Read more
What is ghee? Ghee is a type of clarified butter. Clarified butter is butter with the water and milk proteins removed, leaving a composition of 99-100% pure butterfat. Before that, butter is 16-17% water and 1-2% milk proteins (also known as milk solids). In other words, more concentrated in fat than butter, as its water and … Read more
Cupcakes and muffins can look very similar but their characteristics can be pretty easily differentiated just by looking at them. The major difference lies in the way they are made, and their ingredients. They are also very different in their presentation and design. Although both emerged from the concept of “small cakes” or “individual cakes”, … Read more
Jellies and jams are staples in many people’s households through out America. From being used on peanut butter sandwiches to being stuffed in cookies or donuts, jellies and jams are deliciously versatile ingredients with almost identical nutritional values. The main difference between jams and jellies is that jelly is made from the juice of the fruit … Read more
The major difference between black tea and green tea is how the leaves are processed after being harvested, that is how they’re processed and the level of oxidation they experience. In simple terms, oxidation just means that the tea leaves have been exposed to oxygen for a period of time. Black tea leaves getoxidizedafter being … Read more
Butter toast or cheese sandwiches are the most preferred breakfast by many of us these days. But what if you have to choose between the two? It’s a tough choice because both have their unique characteristics far from each other. So let’s talk about their distinction in terms of processing, nutritional value, availability, application, taste … Read more
When you place them side-by-side, it’s very easy to mix up cucumbers and zucchini. However, while both are members of the Cucurbitaceae family and are considered gourds, zucchini is additionally a squash, with the scientific nameCucurbita pepo. But of course, there are more differences than that! For one, when you touch them, you can almost … Read more
When you’re preparing your morning cup of joe or grabbing your caffeine fix from a cafe, it is easy to forget what truly goes into the drink and the process. In this article, we give an in-depth look at two popular coffee drinks, the espresso and latte, primarily how they differ in terms of preparation, taste, … Read more