Cherry Compote – The Perfect Accessory I always get excited when I see fresh cherries start showing up in the produce department! Visions of cherry pie, cherry smoothies, and cherry cheesecake run through my head in marathon fashion. I love strawberries and blueberries, but I […]
Originally published February, 2018 It’s All In the Math I freely confess I am obsessed with food. That is not to say I eat food obsessively, but that I am obsessed with creating dishes; with trying new ideas; with testing the latest craze. From warm, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Passion for Spices – A New Phenomenon or An Age – Old Quest? During a recent conversation with a friend of mine, the topic of spices came up (as it often does in my world). My friend mused that it seemed the popularity (and […]
