Xylitol is a natural sugar alcohol that has been known since the late 1800s and has been produced commercially since war-time sugar shortages...
Why We Love Walnuts…
The joy of walnuts is thought to have originated in Persia, spreading eastward and westward from there during the Stone Age...
The question: Is dried fruit healthy or fattening?
Per serving, most types of dried fruit have no more sugar or calories than the fresh version...
How Is Sprouted Baking Different?
Sprouting is the key to unlocking the whole grain nutrition found inside this protective shell. When a grain is sprouted and begins to grow...
The Disambiguation of Tea
Black, oolong, green and white tea all begin their lives as leaves on a single kind of plant: camellia sinensis. As you might guess, the difference is in the method of processing...
About that Cup of Coffee…
Although its devotees are rightly concerned about their caffeine intake from coffee, it’s important to be aware that well-steeped tea can easily contain as much caffeine as many coffees...
Sheep v.s. Cow v.s. Goat?
The difference between the three milks is their composition or structure. The milks have different protein structures, different fatty acids, and different butterfat contents...
The History of the Apron
The principal use of Grandma’s apron was to protect the dress underneath, because she had only a few. It was easier to wash aprons than dresses...
Some good stuff about vinegar...
Vinegars are fermented juices or wines… with infinitely variable flavours and combining qualities, and in some cases health-giving properties...
Pumpkin Pie Spice
Make your own blend by following this recipe...