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The Case for Naturally Sweetened Desserts
January 20, 2026•Ben•4 min read

The Case for Naturally Sweetened Desserts

Pair dates with peanut butter and you introduce protein and predominantly unsaturated fats. A sharp contrast to the saturated fats in cream-based ganache.

Health
HealthyDessert
In Defense of Dense Bread
January 13, 2026•Ben•3 min read

In Defense of Dense Bread

Dense bread is not a failure; it is its own thing. Rather than treating it like a bad result, use it for what it's best for!

Bread
Home cookingfood waste
Himalayan Pink Salt, Iodine, and Modern Cooking with Salt
January 5, 2026•Ben•2 min read

Himalayan Pink Salt, Iodine, and Modern Cooking with Salt

Himalayan salt performs well in the kitchen. Its flavor is clean and restrained, it is well suited to finishing dishes where excess sharpness would distract.

Condiments
Salt
Honoring Christmas Traditions Through Time-Tested Recipes
December 22, 2025•Ben•2 min read

Honoring Christmas Traditions Through Time-Tested Recipes

When we follow traditional recipes passed down through generations, we preserve memories, honor our heritage, and create connections across time.

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