Almond-coconut milk is the best of both worlds when it comes to almond milk and coconut milk – it's essentially just a combination of the two! This makes for a fun and interesting twist, as both of its two counterparts are massively popular dairy alternatives. We’re going to take a closer look at it here, and also compare it to one of the most popular types of milk: buttermilk.  Buttermilk is often used in baking, [...]

If you’ve ever been to a Starbucks, or simply scrolled through the long menu, you know that this place is flowing with flavored syrups. The signature syrups at Starbucks – both those on regular rotation and those that only appear seasonally – are the secret to the coffee chain’s plethora of fun flavored drinks, from Frappuccinos to seasonal lattes. And because Starbucks allows you to customize your order virtually any way [...]

When it comes to sugar and sweeteners, two commonly used options are sugar and xylitol. Sugar, also known as sucrose, is a type of simple sugar that includes glucose, fructose, and galactose. It is derived from sources like sugar cane or sugar beet. On the other hand, xylitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a colorless or white crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water.  While both sugar and xylitol provide [...]

Maple sugar and traditional sugar, also known as sucrose, are two distinct sweeteners with varying origins. While sucrose is derived from sugar cane or sugar beet, maple sugar is crafted from the sap of maple trees. Both sweeteners fall under the category of sugar, which encompasses a range of sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates. However, maple sugar holds a special place in Canadian and northeastern American cuisine, [...]

Those prickly pears are aptly named – watch out or you might catch yourself on one of their spikes! But, once you get underneath that hard surface, you find a soft and juicy interior that boasts a light but delicious flavor! It’s the perfect flavor to add a bit of extra flare to your dishes – especially drinks and cocktails – while adding an electric pink/purple hue that’ll boost the look of whatever you pair it [...]

Walnut milk and coconut milk are just two of the many milk options out there – and they’re pretty great ones!  On the one hand, walnut milk comes from one of the healthiest nuts ever, and offers you a very unique beverage that has a flavor profile that keeps things interesting! Then, you have coconut milk, which is a super popular dairy-alternative that’s proven itself to be a favorite among plant-based milk [...]