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Homemade Mayo in About a Minute (and Why I Still Buy the Jar)

Four ingredients, an immersion blender, about a minute. The one reason to bother is that you control the oil, and new UC Davis testing says that matters more than it used to.

August 2026 · 9 min read

Food and Ingredient Swaps

Bobby Approved ALDI List 2026: Bobby Parrish’s Picks, With the Labels Checked

In This Article How Bobby decides what gets his approval Meat and seafood Snacks Bread, pasta and the pantry Dairy and eggs Fridge and freezer What Bobby skips…

April 2026 · 10 min read

Food and Ingredient Swaps

Is There Actually a Healthy Vegetable Oil? (Honest Answer)

Is There Actually a Healthy Vegetable Oil? (Honest Answer) The term “vegetable oil” covers everything from olive oil to soybean oil. Here’s how to tell the difference between…

March 2026 · 20 min read

Food and Ingredient Swaps

Healthiest Oils for Frying: What Holds Up to Heat, and What I Cook With

Stop guessing about cooking oils. Here’s exactly which oils handle heat, why smoke point is a trap, and what science says about reusable frying fats.

March 2026 · 7 min read

Food and Ingredient Swaps

Heart Healthy Cooking Oils: What the Research Actually Says

Honest look at which cooking oils are actually good for your heart, what the 2026 research says, and what I use in my own kitchen. No agenda, just data.

March 2026 · 14 min read

Food and Ingredient Swaps

Tallow vs Lard: Are They the Same Thing, and Which One Should You Cook With?

In This Article First, the words The numbers, from the USDA In the pan Is one of them healthier? What the label on the tub means What I…

March 2026 · 6 min read

Food and Ingredient Swaps

Best Seed Oil Free Cooking Oils & Fats in 2026: What I Actually Use

In This Article The Smoke Point Problem (Why It Actually Matters) Avocado Oil Algae Oil Extra Virgin Olive Oil Coconut Oil Macadamia Nut Oil Ghee (Clarified Butter) Butter…

March 2026 · 38 min read

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