Non-Dairy Milk ~ Part 8

Forager® Project

Organic Cashewmilk ~ Unsweetened Plain

https://www.foragerproject.com/cashewmilk


While shopping at my local grocery store last week, I came across another new(-ish) non-dairy milk product: Forager® Project Organic Cashewmilk ~ Unsweetened Plain. I really like cashews[1] and figured this might be another good bovine-milk alternative. Well, sometimes ya just plain figures wrong...

This was not truly 'orrible in any way, it was just very disappointing. I normally like most anything to do with cashews, so I think that I might have set the bar too high for this cashew-based product.

My two major tests for any of these non-dairy milk products are how it works and tastes "in a tall glassa with cookies" and "on cold cereal in the morning". I tried a coupla glassas with a few different cookie types and on at least three different breakfast cereals (two flake-type cereals and one Cheerios™ flavour). Sadly, 
it really did nothing to enhance either cookies or cereals. It actually tasted both kinda bland and off at the same time.

Additionally, I even gave it a go in a cuppa hot Chocolate (just your boring ol' Nestlé®-brand powdered junk ~ I used this cheap stuff 'cause I did not want to waste a test on any of my superior Bettys product [I only have a little left from Christmas]), and it really did not add anything special. I suppose I  coulda just used hot water in the mix and it woulda tasted just about as good (or bad). Plus, when heating up this kinda faux-milk, you really have to watch it while it slowly boils. The ingredients in it tend to break down a bit and you have to constantly stir it around.

Forager® Project offers their cashewmilk line-up with four different options: (the one I tried) Organic Cashewmilk ~ Unsweetened Plain; Organic Cashewmilk ~ Original; Organic Coconut Cashewmilk ~ Unsweetened Vanilla; and Organic Coconut Cashewmilk ~ Unsweetened Plain. Unfortunately, I did not think enough of the flavour that I did try that I will be bothering to try any of the others. I have had other brands of cashewmilk before and seem to remember liking them much better.

On the plus side, Forager® Project also offers a line of cashewmilk-yoghurt, which they are marketing as "Cashewgurt®" (these d*mn companies and their completely madeuppery words!). Now, I have had several of their flavours of Cashewgurt® and have actually liked them a lot. They are very creamy, but not quite as good as αυθεντικό ελληνικό γιαούρτι (and I do not think that anyone would ever try to make a good Τζατζίκι outta this stuff). I did not even put the two products together when I first bought their cashewmilk, and did not realize they were the same company until I checked out their web-site recently while researching this 'blog-episode. (Hmmm?! Could that be a new portmanteau "'blogisode"?)

In conclusion, do not let the sound of "cashewmilk" fool you into believing it might actually taste as good as cashews in milk form. I mean, pistachios happen to be one of my favourite "nuts"[2], and I generally love all thing pistachio, too (Ice Cream, Kulfi, plain/roasted, etc.); however, I think that even I would possibly have to draw the line at pistachiomilk... maybe...


Glen Bacon Scale Rating:
Forager® Project Organic Cashewmilk ~ Unsweetened Plain ~ 5.8;
(however,) Cashewgurt® (various flavours) ~ 6.7

(Whereas: 
100% organic Bovine juice ~ 8.3;
Almondmilk ~ 7.0 - 8.2 [depending on the brand and/or flavour];
Coconutmilk ~ 7.0;
Hazelnutmilk ~ 6.9;
Cashewmilk ~ 6.8 [other brands]; 
Flaxmilk ~ 6.7; 
Ricemilk ~ 6.5; 
Soymilk ~ 5.8;
ripple™ Unsweetened Original Nutritious Pea Milk ~ 5.2; 
Hempmilk ~ 5.0 [ugggh! and I am only including it here on the list with the rest of these because I did try it... once... never again])

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1. Of course, the cashew is not truly a "nut"; it is actually the seed of the cashew apple (fruit).

Stupid, useless cunning linguist (etymological) pointer of the day:

Its English name derives from the Portuguese name for the fruit of the cashew tree caju (Portuguese pronunciation: [kaˈʒu]), which itself is derived from the Tupian word acajú, literally meaning "nut that produces itself". The generic name "Anacardium" derived from Greek άνά (aná), meaning "outside", and καρδία (kardía), meaning "heart", refers to the unusual location of the seed (the heart) outside of the fruit.

2. Pistachios are also not another true "nut" botanically, but another tree seed, and, surprisingly, also a member of the cashew family.

And just for the h*ck of it, here is another stupid, useless cunning linguist (etymological) pointer of the day:

"Pistachio" comes from late Middle English "pistace", from Old French, superseded in the 16th century by forms from Italian "pistacchio", via Latin from Greek "pistakion", from Persian "pesteh".

Non-Dairy Milk ~ Part 7

ripple™

https://www.ripplefoods.com/

(Pour peas?)


As much as I like peas (and don't even get me started on how tasty snow pea shoots/greens/tips[1] are), somehow, I really do not think these should ever be made into a morning breakfast drink...

The other day I noticed a new(-ish) product in the non-dairy milk refrigerated section at my local grocery store (ripple™ Unsweetened Original Nutritious Pea Milk) and figured it would be interesting to try another, different non-dairy milk product (see last 'blog-entry from Saturday, February 13th, 2016) for a change. It was on sale and was just a little cheaper (it normally is priced about twice what actual bovine milk would be for an equivalent size) than the brand of good almondmilk that I have normally been buying (Califia Farms® Unsweetened Pure Almondmilk), so I figured it had to be somewhat good.

Unfortunately, it failed miserably on both the "on cold cereal in the morning" and the "tall glassa with cookies" tests. (I do not bake, so I really can not say how it would work in those kind of recipes.) The flavour just was not very good. It was not completely horrible, but I just could not get used to the taste. They also offer this in Chocolate and Vanilla flavours; however, I can not see how that would be an improvement, but more of an insult to both Chocolate and Vaniller.

I probably should have known better. I have had Pea Ice Cream before (at The Ice Cream Bar[2] in Cole Valley/the Haight) and it was one of the stranger flavours that I was really not that fond of.

So, unless you happen to be either lactose-intolerant and/or a Vegan that is also allergic to tree nuts (even though, technically, almonds are not really a nut), coconut, and/or soy products (and are already acutely aware of how truly vile hempmilk is), I do not think that I could honestly recommend this particular non-dairy milk product in good faith (or even in bad faith to those smarmy Veganite-types). 

And I don't care what that other famous part-time vegetarian, John Lennon, once sang, do not ever 
"Give Peas a Chance"!


Glen Bacon Scale Rating:
ripple™ Unsweetened Original Nutritious Pea Milk ~ 5.2 
(and that is with a verrrry generous GBS Rating there)

(Whereas: 
100% organic Bovine Milk ~ 8.3;
Almondmilk ~ 7.0 - 8.2 [depending on the brand and/or flavour];
Coconutmilk ~ 7.0;
Hazelnutmilk ~ 6.9;
Cashewmilk ~ 6.8; 
Flaxmilk ~ 6.7; 
Ricemilk ~ 6.5; 
Soymilk ~ 5.8;
Hempmilk ~ 5.0 [ugggh! and I am only including it here on the list with the rest of these because I did try it... once... never again])

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1. http://www.flavorandfortune.com/dataaccess/article.php?ID=307

http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/01/seriously-asian-snow-pea-tips.html

http://thewoksoflife.com/2013/06/stir-fried-snow-pea-leaves-with-garlic/

2. http://theicecreambarsf.com/

Their Basil Ice Cream is truly exceptional, though. It is one of my favourite locally-produced Ice Creams when available.

Non-Dairy Milk ~ Part 6

beber FRESH almondmilk 

http://www.freshalmondmilk.com/

This is just yet still another quick li'l 'blog-entry and follow-up to a follow up of a few other previous 'blog-entries regarding non-dairy milk products (see last 'blog entry from June 4th, 2015).

I have been drinking almondmilk pretty exclusively for the past five or six years now and recently discovered another new(ish) brand called beber FRESH almondmilk just last weekend at the Clement St. Farmers Market[1] (after breakfast at Toy Boat Dessert Cafe). This is by-far-and-away the best of all of the almondmilks (and the non-dairy milks) that I have ever tried thus far. It is even better than my past favourite Califia Farms®, which itself is a few notches above the other products that are currently available in the industry.

http://www.califiafarms.com/

They currently offer only four flavours: PURE (made with just organic California almonds and purified water; and that is all she wrote); HONEY VANILLA (made with just organic California almonds and purified water + wildflower honey and organic vanilla extract); CHOCOLATE (made with just organic California almonds and purified water + wildflower honey and cocoa); and LAVENDER (made with just organic California almonds and purified water + wildflower honey and organic lavender). I tried all but the CHOCOLATE at the stand in the market, and, as strange as it may sound, the LAVENDER is truly exceptional and was immediately 
my favourite. That was what really twisted my arm (or twisted my tongue, I suppose) into buying a pint-bottle of it and also a pint-bottle of HONEY VANILLA. During the week, I tried both of these in a glass by themselves (well, there may have been a cookie or three involved) and also in the morning on my breakfast cereals. I must say, each of them passed both tests with flying colours. I also discovered that the two flavours combined very nicely together if you want to mix and match them.

They only sell these in two sizes: 1 pint and 1 quart glass bottles. Because these are made fresh weekly in small batches, they must be kept refrigerated and consumed within a week or so.  There is this printed statement on their labels: "Real food doesn't last read long, enjoy by:" with a batch label and use by date.

To me, the beauty of this product is the fresh, simple ingredients. It states right on their label: "unhomogenized", "unpasteurized", "no preservatives", and "no thickeners". You can't get much more simple than that.

I love how they actually have to use the caveat for an allergen statement also printed on the labels (in bold letters, too): "Contains Almonds". Really?!

There are only two problems with this great product: 
a) availability ~ other than the above mentioned farmers market, it is currently only sold at two local stores in San Francisco (and only at an additional four stores throughout the entire State of California); 
and
b) the price ~ a one pint bottle goes for about $7.00 (yes, you read that correctly: seven dollars; you don't even want to know the pricing for the quart bottles). However, it is totally worth it if you want to splurge once in a while.


Got beber FRESH almondmilk?


Glen Bacon Scale Rating:
beber FRESH almondmilk LAVENDER ~ 8.2;
beber FRESH almondmilk HONEY VANILLA ~ 8.0;
Califia Farms® Unsweetened Pure Almondmilk ~ 7.6; 
Blue Diamond Almonds® Almond Breeze® Unsweetened Original ~ 7.2;
Silk® Almond Unsweetened Original ~ 7.0

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1. http://www.agriculturalinstitute.org/clement-st/

Non-Dairy Milk ~ Take 5

Califia Farms®

http://www.califiafarms.com/

This is just a quick li'l 'blog-entry and follow-up to a few other previous 'blog-entries regarding non-dairy milk products (see last 'blog entry from October 28th, 2014).

I have been drinking almondmilk pretty exclusively for the past four or five years now and recently discovered a new(ish) brand called Califia Farms®. I really do think this is the best of all of the almondmilks (and the non-dairy milks) that I have ever tried. I haven't seen it in a lot of grocery stores yet, but, luckily, my local grocery store (which just happens to be only a block and a half away) has been carrying it for a while now.

I usually will get their Unsweetened Pure Almondmilk. And like most all of the non-dairy milk stuffs, the expiration date on the bottles far exceeds the standard milkcow kind. It tastes just as good in a tall glass to drink as an accompaniment with cookies as it does poured on cereal in the morning. (See, Mrs. Morin, I don't always eat buttered Pop-Tarts® for breakfast.) In my opinion (and my opinion is the only one that I really listen to… well, sometimes), this is much better than both Blue Diamond Almonds® Almond Breeze® Unsweetened Original and Silk® Almond Unsweetened Original.

https://www.almondbreeze.com/?navid=329&pid=508

https://silk.com/products/unsweetened-original-almondmilk

It is also available in a sweetened version ~ Creamy Original Pure Almondmilk, which is also pretty decent and I will get that whenever the
Unsweetened Pure Almondmilk is not available. However, I still prefer the unsweetened version as it is simply made with filtered water and almonds… and that is all. 

Califia Farms® also offers a line of Cold Brew Coffee with Almondmilk. I am not usually a fan of any of these pre-packaged cold Coffee drinks, but I have tried their Mocha Mexíca and Salted Caramel and was pleasantly pleased with both. Like a good cuppa Mexican Hot Chocolate should, the Mocha Mexíca even has a touch of cinnamon and cayenne (yes, cayenne). Now I am looking forward to trying both their Dirty Chai and Pumpkin Spice Latte.

I love how they have to use the actual printed caveat: 
"Allergen Statement: Contains Almonds".
Well, duh!

Got Califia Farms® almondmilk?


Glen Bacon Scale Rating:
Califia Farms® Unsweetened Pure Almondmilk ~ 7.6; Blue Diamond Almonds® Almond Breeze®
Unsweetened Original ~ 7.2;
Silk® Almond Unsweetened Original ~ 7.0

Non-Dairy Milk ~ Part the Fourth

"Yet do I fear thy nature; it is too full o' the milk of human kindness." 
~ Wild Bill Shakespeare, Macbeth, Act 1, Scene 5

I am just following up here with another quick 'blog-entry (see last post from May 29th, 2014) on non-dairy milk products. Just to reiterate, I am neither lactose-intolerant, nor Vegan (nor Vegan-intolerant, even); however, as always, I am still a little skeptical of those stupid Vegans and their secret handshakes (which we all know are made from almondmilk[1] or soymilk and never with any honey added). Since my last taste-testing, I have tried three more varietals for substitutes of dairy milk: cashewmilk, hazelnutmilk, and hempmilk.

(You may be wondering why I use the terms "almondmilk", “soymilk", "etceteramilk" as one word. This is mainly because the companies selling these products do so. If you have a problem with this, I suggest that you take it up with the Marketing Departments of Blue Diamond® or Silk®.)

Cashewmilk

I didn't see any half-gallon containers of this product in the refrigerated dairy section of the grocery store; I just bought a quart-size carton of the shelf-stable stuff (usually found in either the Coffee & Tea aisle or the Asian Foods aisle of most grocery stores). 

This was a pretty good substitute. As to be expected, it was strong with a cashewy flavour. I found that this wasn't such a great drink to have with a snack of cookies in a tall glass (that would be the cashewmilk in a tall glass, not the cookies; cookies should always be eaten in a demitasse), but it was okay when used in most cereals for breakfast. I didn't try any in my Coffee ("real" Coffee should always be taken black and without any sugar), but if you are one of "those types of people" that like to add cream/milk and sugar to your Coffee, it may add a nice extra flavour to it and sweeten it a bit, too. 

Hazelnutmilk

Once again, I could only locate this product in the quart-size cartons of the self-stable variety. 

I liked this one much better than the cashewmilk. It also had a strong hazelnutish flavour quality to it, but I found that it went decently with either cookies or cereal in the morning (and, by that, of course I meant either cookies in the morning or cereal in the morning). I can only assume that this would go very well in your Coffee if you like to add any cream/milk and/or sugar to it; this is a more natural combination than Coffee and cashews. Plus, hazelnut flavour always pairs very well with many Chocolate products; I can see heating this up and substituting it in place of regular dairy milk in a Hot Chocolate drink.

Hempmilk

I have seen half-gallon containers of this product in the refrigerated dairy section, but I actually found a half-gallon shelf-stable carton in the Coffee & Tea aisle of a local grocery store. It was on sale for cheaper than the cost of most of the normal quart containers, so I figured this would be a good time to try it. As best as I can figure, hempmilk is usually made mainly from hemp seeds and water, and with a few other ingredients thrown in.

This one had an absolutely horrid flavour. It kinda tasted like the liquid in the bottom of a can of tuna fish (for anyone that has ever made a tuna fish smoothie, you will know exactly what I mean). I tried it both in a tall glass with cookies (Uggh!) and in a bowl of cereal for breakfast (not quite as ugghly, but still pretty 'orrible). I really can not recommend anyone ever adding this to any Coffee drinks either.

I don't know if it was just this one brand of hempmilk, Living Harvest® tempt®, that tastes this bad or not. But after forcing my way to the bottom of the carton, I really have no desire to ever try any other brands of it, anyway. I had purchased just the "Original" (sweetened) version of this; however, I am not tempt®-ed in the least to try their "Vanilla" or "Chocolate" flavoured ones either.

http://livingharvest.com/products-2/hempmilk/

So, in conclusion, it is my opinion (and, as always, as it is my 'blog, it is only my 'opinions that truly count here) that hempmilk is to be avoided at all costs (even when that cost is on sale for half-price). And with no extra-added THC, what is really the point of a product made from hemp?


Glen Bacon Scale Rating: Cashewmilk ~ 6.8; Hazelnutmilk ~ 6.9; Hempmilk ~ 5.0 (and that is being very lenient)

(Whereas: Almondmilk ~ 7.2; Coconutmilk ~ 7.0; Flaxmilk ~ 6.7; Ricemilk ~ 6.5; Soymilk ~ 5.8; and real organic Cow milk ~ 8.0)


1. Just to let you know that almondmilk is actually not such a new fad perpetrated by the likes of crazy Vegans and Whole Foods® Market in the 21st Century:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Almond_milk

Maybe Israel was really "the land of almonds and honey", Moe.

Non-Dairy Milk ~ Part III

"I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose." ~ Woody Allen

This is a really just a quick addition to a couple of prior non-dairy milk 'blog entries (see previous posts from November 6th, 2012 and August 27th, 2010). I have pretty much been drinking almondmilk (with the occasional foray into coconutmilk, or even an almond-coconutmilk[1] blend) for the past several years now. And this has absolutely nothing to do with being either lactose intolerant or adhering to a strict Vegan diet (truth be told, I think that I am starting to become a bit Vegan-intolerant myself ~ I mean what is up with all this nonsense about not consuming either milk or honey? That all sounds rather a bit Muslimist and anti-Semitic if you ask me. However, I really have no problems whatsoever putting up with lactose and all of its snide ways.); I just like having the option to drink alternative milks from that which comes specifically from bovines.

The other day I saw some flaxmilk in the same refrigerated dairy-free section in the store where I normally buy my almondmilk and decided to give it a bit of a go. It was okay, I liked it well enough, and I think it is better than soymilk[2], but just barely. It has a much better texture and flavour than soymilk, but it is made from flaxseed oil (also known as linseed oil ~ you know, the stuff that linoleum is made from) and that just does not seem right to me. I think that the best thing to be said for flaxmilk is that it seems to have matched the colour of real milk the closest of any of the non-dairy products that I have tried; while I love the actual flavour of almondmilk (it is really only faintly almond-tasting, and it tastes just as good in a bowl of cereal for breakfast as it does in a tall glass to drink along with cookies), the off-putting tannish hue really did take some getting used to. Another plus about flaxmilk is that, like all of the other non-dairy milk products, it has an extended "Use By/Enjoy By" date on the carton; this is usually two to three months out (however, once opened, it really should be used up within one to two weeks).

The actual brand that I tried was Good Karma™. I had their "Original" flavour. It is sweetened with cane sugar as one of the main ingredients and it seemed to be a little bit too much on the sweet side for me; it is also available in an "Original Unsweetened" version, but I did not try that one and I probably never will get around to trying it, either. 

http://www.goodkarmafoods.com/products/flaxmilk/original/

Anyone that knows me, knows that I do not cook much and have never actually ever baked a thing in my life (maybe with the exception of those cookies from a tube when I was a kid, but, even then, I do not think I did it all by myself) ~ I honestly only have one decent baking sheet (or is it technically called a "baking pan"?) and the only reason I have that is because I use it as my "Pizza-reheater thingy". So, I have no idea how any of these non-dairy milk products would perform as a substitute ingredient in baking. They all seem that they would be a bit too watery to work well.

Conclusion: If a person happens to be lactose intolerant (we shall not speak of those obviously Muhammad- or Vishnu-loving Vegans again) and also allergic to either tree nuts (I have seen non-dairy milks now available made from almonds, hazelnuts, and cashews) or coconuts, I suppose that flaxmilk could be seen as a viable option over either ricemilk (it always seemed a bit chalky for my tastes) or soymilk.

Glen Bacon Scale Rating: Flaxmilk ~ 6.7 (whereas: Almondmilk ~ 7.2; Coconutmilk ~ 7.0; Ricemilk ~ 6.5; Soymilk ~ 5.8; and real organic Cow milk ~ 8.0)

1. Almond Breeze® makes a very nice version.

http://almondbreeze.com/?navid=530

I do not know why they do not offer a Chocolate variety of this, too. It seems to me that it would be a natural for anyone that likes Hershey's® Almond Joy® candy bars.

2. Of course, "Better than soymilk" is like saying, "She is the prettiest of the Kardashian sisters.", it is not really that much of a compliment. 

Coconut Milk

… not quite as good as Almond milk, but still much better than Rice milk or Soymilk

(The Estate of Harry Nilsson should be contacted shortly by the Estate of Ernie Kovacs for ©opyright infringements.)


This is a follow-up 'blog-entry to one that I had done a while back (see 'blog-entry from August 27th, 2010).

Last summer my brother Kerry informed me of another alternative to standard (bovine) milk[1]: Coconut milk. This is another decent product for anyone that may be lactose-intolerant or a Vegan (or a Vegan-intolerant lactose person). Coconut milk is not really a new thing and has been available for many years (usually in canned form) and is a common product in many Asian cultures. It is just now being commercially produced for mass-consumption by different major brands in milk carton form in the United States. It is available in Original/plain, as well as other flavours: Vanilla, Chocolate, Mint Chocolate, Nog, and Pumpkin Spice (the last three being available seasonally/for the Holidays). There are also unsweetened and low-calorie versions available with some brands. It is available in both refrigerated and shelf-stable cartons.

www.silkpurecoconut.com/

http://sodeliciousdairyfree.com/products/coconut-milk-beverages

Coconut milk is not to be confused with another recent trend, that of Coconut water as an alternative to Sports rehydration[2] drinks. When these are made with 100% Coconut water (with no added sugars), they are naturally high in potassium (up to five times that of other Sports drinks), but lower in calories, while still providing some needed carbohydrates. I have been drinking these for a while now, too.

Now I am neither stupidly lactose-intolerant, nor a stupid Vegan, but it has been a few years since I last bought any standard milk. I usually alternate between Almond milk and Coconut milk most of the time now. I prefer the taste of Almond milk over Coconut milk, but it is a nice option when I feel like something different. I think that Coconut milk does have a bit stronger flavour than Almond milk. You can really taste the coconut in it, more so than you can taste the almonds in Almond milk. So if you are either allergic to or don't like the flavour of coconuts, I wouldn't suggest trying it.

Both Almond milk and Coconut milk seem to work well in the morning on cold cereals, and both are pretty good in a tall glass with a snack of cookies (the cookies can be on a plate, not necessarily in a tall glass). I really can not tell you how either performs as a substitute to real milk with baked goods, as that would entail actual baking and not something that I have ever done.

Blue Diamond® Almonds even has a hybrid model (which gets twice as much mileage to the gallon): Almond Breeze® Almond-Coconut milk. It is only available in Original/plain and Vanilla; and in both sweetened or unsweetened versions. I don't think that they offer it in a Chocolate flavour yet, but that would seem to be a natural; it would be like a liquid Almond Joy® I am sure.

http://almondbreeze.com/?navid=530

I haven't seen any yoghurt[3] products being made from Coconut milk yet. However, I do know that neither Almond milk, nor Rice milk, nor Soymilk, really makes very good yoghurt; the consistency is closer to a thick pudding than real yoghurt. I am not sure if a plain flavour would make for a good τζατζίκι or not; probably not.

One thing that Coconut milk has over Almond milk (and Rice milk and Soymilk) is that it makes a much better ice cream. Of course, the flavours are going to be very limited; Plain, Chocolate, and Pineapple are good ones.

I am neither a doctor, nor a dietician (and don't pretend to play one on the Intro-Net), but be warned: Coconut milk is higher in calories than regular milk. This is due in part because coconut milk contains coconut oil and has high levels of saturated fats.

One good thing, though, sister, I don't think they offer a Lime-Coconut flavoured milk yet.


Glen Bacon Scale Rating: Coconut milk ~ 7.0; Almond milk ~ 7.2


1. Stupid, useless cunning linguist pointer of the day, number one:

The English word "milk" is similar in several other languages, Mr. Cabrera:

Dutch and Norwegian ~ "melk"; German ~ "Milch"; Swedish ~ "mjölk"; Icelandic ~ "mjólk"; Danish ~ "mælk"; Russkij and Ukrainian ~ "молоко"; Belarusian ~ "малако"; Bulgarian ~ "мляко"; Polish ~ "mleko"; Czech ~ "mléko"; Slovak ~ "mlieko"; Serbian ~ "млеко"; and Croatian ~ "mlijeko".

You can feel free to look up "coconut" in other languages on your own, though.

2. The Spell-Check Nazis at Microsoft® do not seem to recognize this word; however, it is a valid word, at least according to Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language and American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary. So there, Billy-boy! It only makes sense that if there is "dehydration" there should be "rehydration", nu?

3. Stupid, useless cunning linguist pointer of the day, iki numaralı:
 
"Yoghurt" (or "yogurt", or "yoghourt"; take your pick, they are all accepted spellings ~ and the stupid Spell-Check Nazis at Microsoft® don't seem to have a problem with any of them it seems) is from the Turkish word "yoğurt" and is related to the obsolete verb "yoğmak", meaning "to be curdled or coagulated; to thicken".

Almond milk > Rice milk > Soy milk

(And Almond Breeze® is the best of the bunch)


Why are humans the only animals that will continue to drink milk (from another animal yet) after they have been weaned? Sure your household pets will drink milk if given to them (heck, most dogs will drink from the toilet if you let them); however, milk is not really that good for cats or dogs, and can be harmful to some, check with your veterinarian if you have any questions.

Now, I have nothing against real milk, so it's not just a vegetarian thing with me as I am neither a Vegan nor lactose intolerant. (I am a little Vegan-intolerant, though; those smarmy bastages and their no animal products think they are so smart!) Lately, though, I have decided to cut back on my intake of milk and have tried many of the alternative products out there: Soy milk, Rice milk, and Almond milk.

After many, many different experiments with several brands of all types of "milk" (both in cold cereal in the morning and how well it goes in a cold glass paired with cookies), I have determined that the best of the bunch by far is Almond milk ~ and the best brand is Almond Breeze®, by Blue Diamond® Almonds.

http://almondbreeze.com/
 
I haven't bought real milk in several months now and really do think this is a winner. It tastes good on cereal (especially any granola type or ones with almonds already in them) and is just as good in a glass to enjoy with some nice cookies of your choice. There are just two major brands from which to choose with Almond milk right now: the Blue Diamond® brand and also Silk® PureAlmond™, which is produced by the makers of Silk® soymilk.

http://www.silkpurealmond.com/

Almond milk is available in three different flavours: plain, chocolate, and vanilla; as well as unsweetened versions of all of these flavours. I prefer the plain ol' "original" flavour from Almond Breeze® best. These are also available in both half gallon cartons, which are located in the dairy/chilled section of the grocery store, or in 1 quart sizes that are "shelf stable" and usually found in the Asian food section (along with the rice and soy milks). Another plus over regular milk is that both the refrigerated and shelf stable versions have a pretty long expiration date: 2-3 months or so; however, once opened, they really should be consumed in a week or two.

After almond milk, I have found that rice milk is not really that bad either. But all of the soy milk (probably 5-7 different brands) that I have tried are pretty crummy alternatives to real milk. They all taste horrid in cereal and are a bit too watery and chalky for me.

I really don’t think any of these can be substituted in many cooking recipes (if I actually cooked or baked, I might actually be able to compare them), but they are a nice product for any of you Vegans or lactose intolerant people (or lactose intolerant Vegans) out there.

Of course, there is no comparison what-so-ever when it comes to cheeses and ice creams; that has to be made with real milk ~ it’s all about the butterfat, Emeril.

Got Almond Breeze®?


Glen Bacon Scale Rating: Almond Breeze® ~ 7.2; Silk® PureAlmond™ ~ 7.0; Rice milk ~ 6.5; Soy milk ~ 5.8 (whereas real organic cow milk ~ and none of that low-fat 2% crap ~ is still an 8.0)