This Thai Iced Coffee comes together quickly and tastes fantastic! This recipe uses homemade sweetened condensed coconut milk made with honey or erythritol, making this drink dairy-free, vegan, paleo, and keto-friendly! Traditionally, Thai iced coffee is a strong coffee brewed with cardamon, corn, soy, and other grains. This beverage is bitter, so it is often topped with sweetened condensed milk or ice cream. For this [...]
Keto Cornbread
This lovely keto "cornbread" recipe resembles the flavor and texture of traditional cornbread, but without the corn (and carbs)! Cornbread is one of those comforting foods that go well with soup, stew, and honey butter. When you're watching your carbs or have to eliminate corn, it's a dish that's sorely missed! If you've been missing cornbread this recipe is going to make your day. I've always used my coconut flour [...]
Coconut Milk vs Whole Milk: Everything You Need to Know
Ah, the spectrum of milk! It’s vast, delicious, and potentially a little confusing. If you’ve found yourself strolling down the milk aisle, you’ll notice a delightful array of all different kinds of milk. And maybe two happened to catch your eye; the good ol’ regular whole milk and coconut milk. But what exactly is the difference between coconut milk vs whole milk? Is one actually healthier than the other? The truth [...]
When Does Buckwheat Flour Go Bad?
Fun fact - did you know that buckwheat flour doesn’t contain wheat or gluten? I know, it’s a little misleading with “wheat” in its name. (Buckwheat flour is a pseudo-grain/pseudo cereal, meaning it has nutritional and physical properties mimicking grains without technically being a grain. Buckwheat is a type of fruit seed related to the rhubarb plant!) So when does buckwheat flour go bad? Once opened, buckwheat flour [...]
When Does Shortening (e.g. Crisco) Go Bad?
What helps make flaky, buttery crusts in things like croissants, pastries, and pie crusts? Fat - specifically, shortening! Shortening’s role in baking is to help deliver that crispy, flaky crust - but it can only do so when it’s fresh and maintains its original quality. So how do you know when shortening goes bad? Sealed shortening is generally good for at least two years when unopened and for around six months after [...]
Calendula Salve Recipe
Just a few ingredients is all that is needed to make your own calendula salve. This salve is used for so many ailments of the skin. From skin irritations, insect bites, minor cuts, razor burn burns, and more. A topical use salve that is going to help so many skin conditions. This herbal salve is a magical way to help your skin be the best it can and is made with natural ingredients. Homemade calendula salve is known [...]
