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.

Will soy sauce cook tuna?

In this recipe, I start by marinating the tuna (sushi-grade!) in a mixture of soy sauce, lime juice, ginger and sesame oil. The trick is to marinate the fish for only 15 minutes. If you’ve ever made ceviche, you know that acid (such as citrus juice or vinegar) can essentially cook the fish. You want …

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Does soy go bad?

Soy has gotten a bad rap over the years, but it can be a smart addition to your diet if you eat it the right way. Soy provides a variety of nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. Some forms of soy, like tofu and tempeh, are also healthy alternatives to animal proteins.. Keeping this …

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Which is healthier soy milk or almond milk?

From a nutrition standpoint: Soy milk contains more protein than almond milk. Soy milk contains more heart healthy polyunsaturated fats. Almond milk is lower in calories compared to soy milk, and contains more heart healthy monounsaturated fats. Almond milk contains slightly more sodium than soy milk, and both milks do not contain lactose. Both milks …

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