Exploring Cooking & Science
There’s chemistry involved every time we cook, and our ultimate goal is to Student-Proof our recipes so no one has to do any guesswork. All of our recipes include supplemental information about the science of what you’re trying to make, explained in a way anyone could understand.
Rainy Day Hot Toddies
A classic Scottish, the Hot Toddy is a well-known method to warm you up on a cold day. Besides the secret ingredient (rum!), a good Hot Toddy contains all the warming spices we know and love like cinnamon, cloves, and even orange peel! Perfect to pair with a thunderstorm or snowstorm.
Hazelnut Simple Syrup
This Toasted Hazelnut Simple Syrup is the perfect addition to spice up your coffee routine and is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Simple syrups are a great way to get a flavour injection into the recipe of your choice, whether that’s in the form of a cozy hot chocolate, sexy cocktail, or nutty sponge-cake.
Layered Double Espresso G&T
Everyone knows the famous Espresso Martini, but I’m a little more of a gin&tonic drinker. This drink, inspired by the Fenster Cafe in Vienna, was the perfect drink to keep us going all New Year’s Eve of 2021. It’s light and bubbly, with the bitterness in the espresso perfectly balanced with the iced tonic. It’s incredibly easy to drink, so make sure you’re keeping track!
Pistachio Simple Syrup
This pistachio simple syrup was inspired by my insatiable craving for pistachios and my need to have them in coffee form. The toasted pistachio flavour comes through the syrup to help you sate the pistachio lust you might have for anything from coffee to sponge cakes to ice creams.
Earl Grey Simple Syrup
Earl grey simple syrup is one of my favourite iced coffee mixers. It's light and flavourful without being too sweet. It can be used for anything from sponge cakes, coffees, and ice cream. If you're not a coffee drinker, don't sweat it! Just keep an eye out for our Lavender London Fog coming your way soon!
Lavender & Blackberry Bramble
A bramble is traditionally lemon, simple syrup, blackberries, sparkling water, and gin/vodka. I made some fresh lavender lemonade the other day and thought it might be fun to replace the lemon juice and simple syrup with my own lemonade. And thus the Lavender & Blackberry Bramble was born!
Homemade Cold Brew Coffee
If you like iced coffee and an easy recipe, you've come to the right place! With only a few steps and a little time sitting in your fridge, you can have 48oz of cold brew coffee ready to go. This can be used for iced coffee, baking flavouring, or even cocktails. Still not sold? Cold brew has about twice the caffeine you find in regular coffee.
Lavender Simple Syrup
Fresh lavender is one of the highlights of early summer, and a great way to both celebrate and preserve that great floral taste is through a simple syrup. Whether you're looking to add this to your coffee, cake, or cocktail, a simple syrup is an easy way to pack a punch without making something too sweet!
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Nothing screams summer like a grill-charred, succulent chicken. Marinated to perfection in a vibrant herbal blend of basil and dill, this juicy chickens tops a creamy sun-dried tomato pasta to help bring your weeknight meal to the next level. Perfect on a grill or on a screaming hot skillet, this meal helps make the most of these peaceful summer evenings.