Sunbutter is one of the most well-known nut-free spreads, used in place of peanut butter, almond butter, and many more popular powerhouse nut butters. It’s great especially for those with allergies, and boasts a creamy texture that you usually don’t find in seed butter! Nutella, on the other hand,  is one of the world’s most beloved food products, being sold all around the globe as a chocolatey hazelnut spread that’s [...]

The hazelnut taste is something many of us adore – think of things like hazelnut butter, Nutella, and delicious warm bakes with the nutty smoothness that hazelnuts provide… Now, hazelnut extract is perfect for adding that taste into nearly everything you want – just a couple drops of it make a massive impact! That means your bakes and beverages can get that delicious hazelnut flavor in just a few seconds! Plus, hazelnut [...]

It’s a tale of two milks today, as we’re exploring and comparing animal-based buffalo milk and plant-based almond milk. Buffalo milk is sourced from the mighty water buffalo and surprisingly makes up an entire 15% of the world’s animal milk production! It’s known for making delicious cheeses like ricotta, mozzarella, and burrata.  On the other hand, we have almond milk, a popular non-dairy alternative that is seen at [...]

Every time you show up at the grocery store, you might be surprised to see how milk can take on so many forms, flavors, and ingredients. Potatoes, often associated with mashed potatoes and fries, are certainly not often the first thing that comes to mind when you think about milk alternatives. However, it’s quietly making its way into the world of non-dairy milk.  On the contrary, almond milk is one of the original [...]

In the world of gluten-free and alternative flours, fava bean flour has gained attention for its unique properties and nutritional benefits. But what happens when you can't find fava bean flour, you ran out, or it's gone bad and you need a replacement? Don't worry! You have plenty of options. Here are six of the best fava bean flour substitutes for every occasion (all gluten-free!) To help you decide, I'll break [...]

Pistachio butter technically originates in the Middle East and Central Asia – that’s where the delicious pistachio nut comes from! It’s a nut butter that’s highly-sought after for its wonderful taste and great nutritional profile! Now, it’s much older than Nutella, which is a flavored hazelnut spread that had its first jar hit the world back in 1964 – by now, you probably know that it was a massive success since it’s [...]