John Westfield

I'm a lifelong cooking enthusiast with a special love for strange and underused ingredients. I hope this blog helps open your mind to more of the wonderful edible treasures around us.

How to use soy flour?

Your best bet: Chickpea flour. Chickpea flour is made by grinding a legume, just like soy flour . A decent second choice: Almond flour. Almond flour comes from a nut rather than a legume but will still provide much of what you want from a gluten-free flour. A couple more things to pay attention too …

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What is soy wax candle?

Soy wax comes from soybean oil. These candles are 100% natural since they are cultivated using vegetable soybeans. Melting Temperature: Paraffin wax has a melting point ranging from 99-130 °F, depending on if you are using the low-melting point wax or the high-melting point wax. Gel wax, coconut wax, beeswax has a melting point of …

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What is soy good for?

Some additional soy tips: Toss firm or extra firm tofu into your favorite stir-fry. Try soy yogurt or soy puddings for a healthy snack. Mix together ice cubes, soy milk and fresh fruit for a tasty smoothie treat. Make a healthy trail mix with roasted soybeans (soy “nuts”) and dried fruit. Spread some soy nut …

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