Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Agave Nectar Love!

I heart agave.

My mother-in-law got me hooked on it about a year ago. See it's a great natural sweetener that comes from Wild Agave. Here are some things I love about it:

a) organic and kosher
b) same characteristics as honey for use in baking and cooking
c) lower glycemic index

I use agave almost everyday. I like to put it on my oatmeal and use it with peanut butter on toast or with apples. I also like to make fresh lemonade that reminds me of a this new york eatery!

I hope to use it more in cooking and baking these next few months. I've already made frozen yogurt with it and loved it! Check out the recipes here!

I currently use the Madhava Agave brand and purchase it at Sunflower Farmers Market or Good Earth. The MIL also uses XAgave.

1 comment:

Cafe Johnsonia said...

I've finally decided to give agave a try. I don't have anything against it, I just have never bought it. Glad to know you give it your seal of approval. :) I'm heading to Sunflower tomorrow to get some.