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.

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New Recipes out Every Thursday!

Cooking mid-week meals can be hard, so we’re here to help with weekly meal ideas! From dinners, to breakfast, to cocktails we’re looking forward to helping you try something new!

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Rosemary & Muscovado Simple Syrup

This floral, complex simple syrup will help add a little spring spice to your morning coffee, favourite cocktail, or favourite cake recipe! Spring is in the air, and there’s no better way to celebrate it than with the fresh herbs of the season. Taking only 20 minutes, this little syrup packs a huge punch that will help bring some excitement to your usual routine.

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Samoa Cookie Muscovado & Coconut Latte

A Samoa is an iconic Girl Scout Cookie that revolves around coconut, caramel, and chocolate. We’ve gone through the process of making a more day-to-day version for us adults by creating an indulgent, but not overly sweet, twist on a classic muscovado cocktail syrup. This creamy, satisfying latte is perfect cold or hot to help bring a little refined inner-child vibe into your morning.

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Hazelnut Hot Chocolate

The holidays are the perfect time to celebrate all the seasonal nuts we take for granted throughout the year. Our Hazelnut Hot Chocolate does just that to warm you all the way through and bring you some of that special hazelnut taste you didn't know you've been missing. If you're looking for a change from classic peppermint, give this a try and make your morning special!

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Cinnamon Fig Latte

There’s no better celebration of a new seasonal than by utilizing in-season ingredients. The Cinnamon Fig Latte is a cozy, warming drink for your cold, foggy mornings. The perfect balance of subtle and strong, this syrup will level up whatever coffee you’re drinking right now. The natural honey-like sweetness of a fig paired with its own nuttiness is only elevated by the warmth of good cinnamon. Why not spice up your coffee routine and give it a try!

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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.

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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!

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Non-Dairy Pumpkin Spice Latte Creamer

Nothing tastes more life fall than the pumpkin spice latte! But for us lactose intolerant or vegan people, the p.s.l. has been known to cause some issues. That's why we're bringing you the coziest, most pumpkin-y coffee creamer we could come up with! This creamer is rich and frothy, with hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, and cardamom. 

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Sweet Potato Latte

A fall and winter staple in South Korea, the Sweet Potato Latte is a great way to start your morning! Packed with nutrients, it keeps your going all day while still giving you the caffeine kick you're looking for. It's also a great way to try something new without straying too far from your morning routine. This sweet, nutty, cozy drink is begging to be enjoyed on a foggy day. And did I mention that I've never met a better hangover cure than this?

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Lavender Oat Latte

Just a great way to kick off your day! Some lavender, some oat milk, some caffeine? Where can you go wrong? Don't worry if you don't have any lavender simple syrup, we've got a recipe for that too!

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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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