In the modern day, it seems like you can make milk out of anything – quinoa, hemp, tiger nuts…shall I go on? Today, we’re going to explore pumpkin seed milk and how it compares to traditional cow milk.  While cow milk can be bought just down the street at your local convenience store, finding pumpkin seed milk might be more of an adventure. Commercial versions aren’t readily available, but there are many recipes for [...]

Saturated fat is somewhat of a hot topic in recent years, and you may feel differently about its place in your diet than the person next to you. It’s something that continues to be researched, and something many people are interested in understanding better. But regardless of where you stand or what you’re looking for in your diet, saturated fat is always something to be aware of – especially in those products like milk, [...]

The world of milk and milk alternatives is a place of endless experimentation, and one of these products from that experimentation is almond-coconut milk. Almond-coconut milk is a blend of almond milk and coconut milk, bringing together their unique properties, flavor, and nutrition together. Almond milk is celebrated for its light, nutty taste, and coconut milk boasts a rich tropical flavor and creamy texture. In this [...]

Milk, by nature, is a nutrient dense product that’s often a good source of dietary fat. But especially now that there are so many different types of milk available, that fat content can vary widely from product to product, depending on its source and how it was made.  Animals, nuts, seeds, grains, legumes, and even certain fruits and vegetables are all sources of milk products that are sold commercially in the US. Each [...]

While macadamia nuts, the nuts behind macadamia milk, are affectionately called the “queen of the nuts” thanks to their buttery texture and rich flavor, coconut milk isn’t without its own interesting nickname too. The “milk of paradise” (yes, seriously, that's what they call coconut milk) has an unmistakable tropical flair that is commonly used in baking and cooking. If you’re interested in what these beloved milks have to [...]

Palm kernel oil is a tropical cooking oil that's shelf-stable. However, like all oils, it's best when used sooner than later. Palm kernel oil typically has a shelf life of about 1 to 2 years if stored correctly. After opening, it can last for 6 months or more if kept in optimal conditions. Below, I'll explore the shelf life of palm kernel oil, how to tell if it has gone bad, and the best storage practices to keep it in [...]