Whether you realize it or not, you’ve probably eaten cocoa butter many times in your life — plus smeared it onto your skin. It’s the fat...

Call it muri, murmura, kurmura, maramaraalu, puffed rice or perched rice, the first thought that comes to your mind is the taste of...

Did you know that hemp seeds are one of nature’s best sources for plant-based protein? If you’re looking to increase your protein intake...

Cherries are popular because of their sweet and juicy characteristics, but more and more research suggests that cherries are extremely...

If you have a sweet tooth or rely on easy, portable snacks when you’re out and about, dried fruit (like raisins, apricots and prunes) is...

Most people have pretty strong feelings about beets. Some love their naturally sweet and earthy flavor while others loathe them in just...

Salt has been used as a natural flavoring for thousands of years, and it’s so vital to our existence that a portion of our tongues is...

Nutmeg is a rich and fragrant spice that can crank up the flavor of just about any dish or dessert. Not only is this spectacular spice...

Along with cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg, cloves are a spice with a distinctly pungent flavor that give “pumpkin pie spice” and goodies...

If you’re looking to avoid wheat flour and/or gluten and aren’t sure where to turn, rice flour is an option for you. This gluten-free...

Vegans choose to avoid eating all animal products for a combination of reasons, which typically include better health, increased weight...

Is White Chocolate Really Chocolate? One of the biggest questions people have about white chocolate is, well, what it is. Is white...

Whether you’re using canned pumpkin to make homemade pumpkin bread or toasting pumpkin seeds after carving one at home, you might be...

Striking the balance between vibrant, versatile and delicious, sweet potatoes have become a pretty common component of the modern diet....

The herbal tea market is gaining popularity and continues to grow every year, but black and green teas are still the top choices when it...

If your only contact with chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) has been adding them to a salads or occasionally eating hummus, then...

Want to create a DIY compost bin? This guide on how to make compost at home will show you how to start composting. What do banana peels,...

Recently we were fortunate to take a visit to one of our suppliers Emkao in Mission, BC. We were met by the ever happy and delightful...

For a creamy spread on your sandwich or addition to your morning oatmeal, you may instinctively reach for peanut butter. But to mix...

An attractive ornamental plant, chives are regularly found in herb gardens, edging paths or in mixed flower beds. Versatile and easy to...