Why Dry Roast? Dry Roasting whole spices intensifies the flavors and aromas, and it makes them easier to grind. In a pan:  Heat a heavy skillet or frying pan over medium heat until it feels hot when you hold your hand over it.  Put spices […]

Summer and Berries Go Together Like Shooby Doo-Wop She-Bop Nothing embodies the feeling of summer better than berries!  Ok…maybe beaches, sunscreen, and frozen adult beverages rank right up there too, but you know what I mean.  Summer berries are sweet, juicy, colorful, and go with […]

Beat the Heat This Summer With Delicious Salads Well summer has definitely arrived!  Our high today is supposed to be 98 degrees (my family in Texas would say “that’s spring weather!”) and the meteorologist didn’t even add in the usual “10% chance of rain” line […]

Homemade Mayo Made Simple Fresh, homemade mayonnaise with simple ingredients and nothing artificial is much healthier than store bought…and it’s paleo-friendly.  The key to perfect mayo is to make sure all of the ingredients are at room temperature before you start mixing, and to add […]

Time to Try Something New On Your Team of Spices! Around our house, conversations quite often turn to cooking and recipes…and of course to spices! Arguably, the holy trinity of seasonings is salt, pepper, and garlic. Anyone who cooks probably has those basics in their […]

Eggs In a Blanket?  No, Scotch Eggs! Growing up in Texas I never heard of a Scotch Egg, much less tasted one.  I suppose if it was wrapped in bacon or fried in bacon grease it might have been a staple in our house, but […]