Costco is my go-to destination for quality products at affordable prices. One of my favorite things to stock up on at Costco is apple cider vinegar (ACV). You can get large quantities of quality vinegar for a great deal (and it never goes bad, so why not?). From Costco's signature Kirkland brand to other name brands, there's a few different kinds to choose from. Below, I've compiled a list of the 6 best apple cider vinegars [...]
Is Apple Cider Vinegar a Probiotic?
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has become a popular health remedy, but does it qualify as a probiotic? Well, not really. Apple cider vinegar itself isn’t a probiotic, but certain kinds of ACV may contain probiotics, and it can also be considered a prebiotic food – essentially, food for “good bacteria”. Let’s break it down… Is apple cider vinegar a probiotic? Firstly, what are probiotics? Probiotics are live [...]
Cherry Lime Apple Cider Vinegar Refresher Recipe
There’s just something about cherries and lime that brings me back to my childhood. But, for the life of me I can’t remember where I enjoyed that flavor combination as a kid! The closest thing I can think of (and the only thing that strikes me as plausible), is that an Italian ice cart opened up on a pedestrian part of a main street in my hometown when I was in high school. We’d gather around the cart on warm spring days [...]
5 Reasons and Ways to Mix Apple Cider Vinegar with Honey
I first stumbled upon the idea of mixing apple cider vinegar (ACV) with honey while looking for ways to make my daily shot of vinegar more palatable. And let me tell you, it was a game-changer. Not only does honey help mask the strong flavor of ACV, but it also adds its own set of benefits to the mix! Benefits of mixing apple cider vinegar with honey Consuming apple cider vinegar has a ton of benefits. But here's the [...]
Which Herbs and Spices Are in Spaghetti Sauce?
Spaghetti sauce, whether it contains meat or not, is popular for topping one of the most popular types of pasta – spaghetti! Which herbs and spices give spaghetti sauce its distinct Italian flavor? Some of the herbs and spices spaghetti sauce can contain (it varies depending on the recipe or manufacturer) include: What kind of flavors do these herbs and spices contribute to spaghetti sauce? We’ll describe which flavors [...]
What Are the Most Popular Spice Blends?
Herbs and spices have unique flavors that make some of our favorite foods and drinks taste the way they do. Spice blends, also called seasonings or seasoning blends, contain several specific spices (as well as herbs and other ingredients in some cases). Which spice blends are the most popular? Some popular spice blends are: Which herbs and spices do these spice blends contain, and how are they used? We have the answers [...]
