Kombucha is an increasingly popular fermented (and delicious) tea beverage and recipe ingredient, but one of the questions many potential consumers have is how much alcohol is in the stuff. The answer to this question isn’t simple and can vary with each individual bottle!  If you are looking to get your buzz on, kombucha may not be the thing to do it with. Although kombucha can contain some alcohol, most varieties usually [...]

Erythritol and sugar are both commonly used in food as sweeteners. However, they have distinct differences in their composition and properties. Sugar, also known as sucrose, combines glucose and fructose extracted from sugar cane or sugar beet. Erythritol is an organic compound derived from corn using enzymes and fermentation. It is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol and is considered a sugar substitute due to its sweet [...]

So, you've probably heard about apple cider vinegar and how it's supposed to be good for you, right? Well, different brands might be better for you. Yup, and it all depends on how they're processed. Today I'll be comparing two Canadian apple cider vinegar brands: Allen’s and Ancestral. So, let's dig into both of them and figure out which is the real champ! Comparing Allen’s and Ancestral apple cider vinegar Both [...]

Spaghetti and macaroni are some of the most popular pasta shapes, but what are these types of pasta made of? Macaroni, spaghetti, and other types of “regular” pasta are made from enriched, non-whole-wheat durum wheat semolina. What does that all mean? We’ll explain next! What is regular pasta made of? When you think of “regular” pasta, you’re probably thinking of enriched pasta in popular shapes like macaroni and [...]

Avocado oil and grapeseed oil have reputations for being two of the healthiest cooking oils out there and being versatile for all sorts of cooking. But how do you choose between the two when it all comes down to it? While they have some similarities, they also have their own unique qualities that make them more suitable in certain scenarios. If you’re curious to know the ins and outs of avocado oil vs grapeseed oil, read [...]

It's time for the ultimate essential oil showdown - orange oil vs. peppermint oil. So who will come out on top? Let's take a closer look in this guide.  The Basics on Orange Oil and Peppermint Oil Before we get too far into the nitty gritty details of both orange and peppermint essential oil, let's take some time to acknowledge the basics. You can view a breakdown in the handy chart below:  Orange [...]