Well, who would have thought that watermelon seed butter is actually a thing! On top of that, it’s a great alternative to nut butters, barely having any calories to mimic the fruit it comes from! And no, it’s not made from the watermelon’s flesh, but from the white seeds you may spit out when you enjoy that delicious summer snack! Now, we’re going to compare that unique spread to the more well-known coconut butter, which [...]

In the world of baking and cooking, all-purpose flour reigns supreme due to its versatility and common availability. Despite being not as healthy as some other kinds of flour, all-purpose flour has a couple of things going for it. It has a neutral flavor, meaning it works with almost anything you are cooking, and it has gluten, which gives that all-important rise to your bread and baked goods. So, how do you store this [...]

Sugar can be found in the fibers of all plants, which is why there are so many different kinds. However, sugar crystals are only formed in sugarcane and sugar beet due to their high concentrations of sugar. Therefore, our OG sweetener, table sugar, comes from those two sources!  Granulated sugar is pretty old. Records from around 500 BC in India and China show that sugar was crystallized for easy transportation. Why [...]

Milk is one of the oldest foods known to humanity and is prominent in many cultures worldwide. Cleopatra, the legendary Queen of ancient Egypt, indulged in milk baths to maintain her youthful and healthy appearance. Even today, milk is valued for its potential to nourish and energize inside and out. The versatility of milk is evident in its transformation into various dairy products, such as ice cream, cheese, butter, and [...]

Let's face it - there are probably more types of essential oils out there than you know what to do with! And while each of them boasts its own unique properties and benefits, you might be wondering, which is best - rosemary vs. peppermint essential oil. Let's take a look at each essential oil in detail so you can get a better idea of which is right for you! The Basics on Rosemary Oil and Peppermint Oil Both rosemary [...]

You don’t have to be Canadian to love the maple flavor! Think about maple syrup and all the wonderful things you can combine with it – I’m thinking pancakes, waffles, French toast, and more!  The thing is, the maple flavor lends itself as a tasty addition to a ton of different foods (we’ll talk about that a little later). However, it’s not always easy (or nutritionally wise) to blast maple syrup into everything… And [...]