Diana Gariglio-Clelland

Gone are the days when no one knew how to pronounce ‘quinoa’ - it’s become a popular grain-free alternative for gluten-free diets and regular diets alike. So what’s quinoa milk, and how do you store it? Quinoa milk is usually homemade (commercial versions aren’t available for plain quinoa milk) and is made by mixing cooked quinoa with water and flavor-enhancing ingredients like vanilla, dates, and cinnamon.  Once [...]

Have you ever wondered how those waxy paper cartons of milk can stay good for so long even out of the refrigerator? It’s because it’s UHT milk, a special type of milk that makes it shelf-stable outside of the fridge for months. The best way to store UHT milk is in a cool, dark place in normal humidity with temperatures not exceeding 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Once it’s opened, store UHT milk in the refrigerator for 7-10 days [...]

What’s the deal with cassava flour? This flour is not only Paleo-friendly and gluten-free, but it’s even suitable for Whole30, which is pretty hard to do! How do you store this unique flour, though? The best way to store cassava flour is in a cool, dark place (preferably in the freezer) in a tightly sealed, airtight container. For all things related to cassava flour storage, keep reading! What is cassava [...]

If you’re an avid baker, you likely have a bag of cake flour in your pantry. If you’ve never used cake flour and are curious about it, let’s start with the best way to store it! The best way to store cake flour is in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark place. You can store it at room temperature or in the fridge or freezer for extended shelf life. We’ll explain just how to store cake flour for the best results in [...]

Macadamia nuts are smooth and buttery to eat whole, so it’s no surprise that macadamia oil is popular for being a decadent cooking oil. What’s the best way to store this delicious oil to preserve its freshness? The best way to store macadamia oil is in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat. Store macadamia oil in a tightly sealed opaque container to extend its shelf life.  You can refrigerate [...]

There are tons of nut and seed oils out there! Pressing the oil from nuts and seeds preserves some of the many nutritional benefits while making it more convenient to use for both cooking and beauty. Hazelnut oil is used for cooking, baking, and beauty (as a moisturizer and carrier oil). It’s best stored in the refrigerator due to its shorter shelf life. If you don’t want to store it in the fridge, make sure hazelnut oil is [...]