The short answer: Vanilla bean, vanilla bean paste, and vanilla powder are the closest flavor matches to vanilla extract. Almond extract, maple syrup, honey, and a splash of bourbon, rum, or
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Heather is a founding editor and contributing writer for Better Living. She loves creating recipes, sharing healthy living hacks, travelling, and researching the latest in wellness trends. On the weekends you’ll find her reading, doing yoga, and planning her next adventure.
The short answer: Baking soda mixed with cream of tartar, vinegar, lemon juice, buttermilk, yogurt, or molasses can all stand in for baking powder. Self-rising flour and whipped egg whites work too, in the
The Short Answer: Greased aluminum foil, a silicone baking mat, and a greased pan all work for oven baking. So do nonstick cooking spray, cornmeal or flour dusting, butcher paper, and reusable
The short answer: Yes, eventually, but an unopened commercial can is remarkably stable, commonly good for years past its printed date. Once opened, refried beans are more perishable than you might expect compared to
Planning a family trip to Hawaii sounds dreamy until you remember that kids get hungry every 14 minutes and someone always forgets sandals. The good news is that Hawaii can be a great choice for
The short answer: All-purpose flour, arrowroot powder, potato starch, tapioca starch, rice flour, ground flaxseed, xanthan gum, and guar gum all work as cornstarch substitutes. Grain starches like flour and
The Short Answer: Greek yogurt, crème fraîche, buttermilk, plain yogurt, blended cottage cheese, ricotta, and kefir all work well. So do cream cheese, mayonnaise, cashew cream, and
Most expired pantry staples, rice, pasta, canned goods, spices, are a quality problem, not a safety problem, and are fine to use past their printed date if they look, smell, and taste normal. A short list is different: canned goods that are
Planning an international trip is exciting, but the packing and preparation that come with it can feel overwhelming. Between figuring out what goes in your carry-on bag and making sure your travel documents are
When you picture retirement, what comes to mind? For many, it's an image straight from a travel brochure: a smiling couple on a white sand beach or exploring an ancient European city. Travel is a fantastic part of
The short answer: Yes, eventually, but it takes a while, especially unopened. Tomato paste is tomato sauce cooked down further, so it's more concentrated and holds even less available moisture, which makes it one of
The short answer: Yes, eventually, but commercial jarred or canned tomato sauce is quite stable. An unopened jar or can commonly lasts well over a year in the pantry, and an opened one is good for
