The year was 1828 when the world of chocolate was forever changed. The father and son Dutch chocolate makers Casparus and Coenraad van Houten had invented a new way of extracting excess cocoa butter from roasted cocoa beans (Coenraad would later refine the resulting cocoa powder by treating it with alkaline salts). This mixture combined…
The world of dairy-free beverages is full of nut-based milk alternatives. Almond, cashew, macadamia, and hazelnut are just a few excellent examples that can be found in the burgeoning industry of non-dairy beverages. However, for some people these beverages aren’t a sufficient replacement for the richness and texture found in cow’s milk. In addition, many…
Foamed milk was first introduced to Italian coffee in the early 20th Century, and since then, its has shown little sign of disappearing. Aside from adding a texture to the much-beloved beverage it accompanies, foamed milk can provide an otherwise absent flavor when steamed correctly. It’s clear that the steamed foam fascination is more than…