Sweeteners play a prominent role in the food world, with sugar and corn syrup solids being two options. Sugar, a generic name encompassing a variety of sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates, is derived from sources like sugar cane or sugar beet. It consists of glucose and fructose, offering a familiar taste in households worldwide. On the other hand, corn syrup solids are manufactured by dehydrating liquid corn syrup, resulting [...]

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…to be made into flour? Yep, that’s a possibility, and not a bad one, either! The best way to store chestnut flour is in the refrigerator or freezer in a tightly sealed container. If you store chestnut flour at room temperature once it’s opened, it won’t last as long (within around two months of opening). What are the benefits of using chestnut flour, and what are the best ways to store [...]

Einkorn is considered one of the oldest ancestors of wheat. Einkorn flour is made by grinding einkorn berries (milling) into a fine powder to be used in cooking and baking. The best way to store einkorn flour is in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator or freezer. It can be stored at room temperature as well, but it won’t last as long. If you want to learn more about einkorn flour and the best way to store it, [...]

We all know and love coconut milk – it’s a classic plant-based milk that’s absolutely perfect for enjoying that tropical and rich coconut flavor! Plus, it’s super versatile in many different diets, but we’ll talk more about that in just a bit. On the other hand, we have a less-known type of milk in pistachio milk, which boasts its own great characteristics that are absolutely worth checking out! Plus, it has a unique [...]

If you’re looking for a milk that’s great for baking, cooking, making desserts, and adding a twist of flavor, condensed milk and oat milk are quite different from one another… Condensed milk is a powerhouse when it comes to making desserts, as its sugary, thick, and delicious characteristics are exactly what’s needed in many different recipes. Oat milk, on the other hand, can also be used for things like baking, although [...]

Sometimes regular milk just doesn’t hit the spot…and that’s where flavored milk comes in! This stuff gives you all the great things that regular cow’s milk (or any different type of milk) does but with some delicious flavor twists ranging from chocolate, strawberry, banana, and more! That said, buttermilk is a tried-and-true type of milk that plays an important role in many different recipes that call for it! For example, [...]