Healthy Hooch Blog
Mexican Style Fruit Cups
We may not be able to travel around the world right now, but that only means we have to get more creative in the ways we fulfil our wanderlust. There are plenty of museums and attractions that are now providing virtual tours. Countless movies and books will all give...
Organic 101 | Benefits of Organic
With it being Earth Day today, it is a reminder the earth should always be on our mind. Our planet is changing every day and we all want to be on the right side of history. We believe this is possible. There are small changes we can make every day that have a ripple...
What Makes Kombucha Brands Different?
Kombucha has changed the way we view beverages. It’s opened our eyes to the functionality of food and it’s hard to view any packaged items the same. It’s created a category of packaged food that’s not only delicious but beneficial for our overall health. We all want...
Save the Bees | Bees are Buzzworthy
It's simple; without bees, life as we know it wouldn't exist, and with continued pesticide use worldwide this future could become a reality. Bees are responsible for 80% of pollination worldwide, which feeds 90% of humans. Without them, crops would die off, leading to...
Black + Blue Smoothie
Smoothies are perfect at any time of the day and are a great way to get a nutrient packed snack, that’s fast and easy to make! Many of us wing our smoothie recipes but following a guide or recipe can be the best way to balance flavour and nutrition. Smoothies are...
Community Support | Covenant House
A community is more than a geographical place. It’s a sense of belonging, it’s a sense of unity. As a team, when one member suffers, we all suffer, and this is why supporting our community is so important to us. When we have a society that looks out for one another,...
10 Kombucha Health Benefits
Kombucha is becoming a household name, not only due to its growing popularity in the beverage industry but because it’s absolutely delicious! What started as something homebrewers did in their basements has made its way into the more mainstream channels in the...
February is Heart Month
Valentine's day is fast approaching, red rose sales are at their highest, and heart-shaped novelties fill store shelves in the form of candies and cards. Have you ever wondered why the heart is the symbol of love? This symbol of romance and love began in medieval...
10 Interesting Facts About Tea
Tea has been around for centuries and is the most consumed drink around the world after water. It has many health benefits and is a significant part of cultures all around the world. There are so many varieties of tea and drinkable herbs. We love tea and herbs, and...
Chopped Salad with Pear Ginger Kombucha Dressing
This Asian inspired salad dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, with just the right amount of heat! It’s easy to make a good salad but a great salad weighs heavily on the dressing! We kept this recipe reasonably simple but you can make it a little...
Kombucha 101: What is Kombucha?
What is Kombucha?Is it mushroom tea? No. Does it look like a brain? Maybe? What these questions are referring to is the SCOBY, an acronym for symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast. The SCOBY is a protective layer that forms on top of kombucha, composed primarily of...
Mulled Wine Kombucha Cocktail
The weather’s crisp, the jolly tunes are sounding all around, so why not spice up your holiday menu with our Mulled Wine Kombucha Cocktail?! Think mulled wine, meets crisp kombucha, meets gingerbread and sugarplums, with added notes of orange and cinnamon. See the...