Got some extra coconut cream at home and looking to use it before it goes bad? You've come to the right place. These delicious coconut cream recipes are universally nourishing, delicious, and easy to make. Give them a spin - I think you'll be surprised by how awesome coconut cream is as an ingredient. How to use coconut cream in recipes If you've ever opened a can of coconut milk and noticed a semi-solid, fatty layer [...]
Is Organic Milk Worth the Extra Cost?
The most common reason people don’t choose organic milk is because of the cost. Why is organic milk more expensive than non-organic milk - and is it with the extra cost? Organic milk costs more to produce, making it more expensive for the consumer. Whether or not it’s worth the extra cost comes down to your lifestyle, personal preferences, budget, and perceived benefit from choosing organic milk. We’ll explore all of [...]
Is It Safe to Drink Raw Milk?
In 2021, it was estimated that each person in the United States consumed 134 pounds of milk. The majority of that milk was likely pasteurized milk and not raw milk, which is milk that hasn’t been heated to kill bacteria. Raw milk isn’t considered safe to drink due to the potential for bacterial contamination, which can result in illness. In this article, we’ll dive into the ins and outs of raw milk and pasteurized milk, [...]
Is Organic Milk Better?
It’s been a decades-long debate - are organic foods and drinks better than their non-organic counterparts? This question gets even trickier to answer with animal products because of the use of things like added hormones and antibiotics that can be given to them, therefore impacting animal products like milk. Organic milk will be free of added hormones, pesticides, and antibiotics, and it might contain more nutrients [...]
The Best Way to Store Coconut Cream
Coconut cream. Just the sound of it is decadent and tropical and certainly more luxurious than its coconut milk counterpart, right? It’s a versatile ingredient, too, that can be used in a variety of recipes. But since coconut cream has a short shelf life, it's important to know the best way to store it so that you can get the most out of your purchase, especially as it can be a bit on the pricey side when compared [...]
Cashew Milk vs Almond Milk: Which is Better?
If you've been browsing the dairy alternatives aisle lately, you've probably noticed the wide variety of plant-based milk options available. Two popular contenders are cashew milk and almond milk. They might sound similar, but believe me, they've got their own unique characteristics that set them apart. In this article, I'm going to dive into the world of cashew milk and almond milk, discussing their differences, taste, [...]
