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There are so many opportunities to take what you already have in your pantry and play. Spice Blog 2014 today is just about that: What to mix, rub and blend together to get the flavor you can savor. Yesterday’s blog was vegan, so let’s start with our beef eaters today. How about taking some grass … Read more
One of the things I have heard from others is that they don’t know what spices to mix. RIGHT CHEF! And I do have to say, that even though I have read book after book about spices, and article after article and recipe after recipe? YES CHEF? It’s really about the combinations your own particular … Read more
This is our third in a new series called “Chef’s Spice Blog 2014”. (Think William Shattner. We go where no chef has gone before). lol We featured salt and pepper. Last time? Turmeric. As we approach the holidays, I think the most under rated spice and one I use quite often is Nutmeg. Now if you’ve ever … Read more
We explored Salt and Peppa last time. And just like my weekly Hot Topic Sizzle? I now have this Chef’s Spice Log, which I intend to give you weekly as well. Today we are exploring the world of Turmeric.That’s tur mer rick, not tumor ich! lol WHY TURMERIC CHEF? I’m glad you asked! As an American, I … Read more
Last year, it was all the craze about dried spices, especially those spices that are from overseas, were making people sick. Salmonella danger with dried spices. Not the best combination! REALLY CHEF? I DIDN’T HEAR ABOUT THAT! No? Well studies were done by the FDA and others and here’s the overview of what they found after … Read more
So, they can’t spell. But it shows to go ya you don’t have to be brilliant to use food to naturally color your Easter Eggs. So I bring this to you, straight from the kitchn. Happy Easter everybody! Chef Marian How to Make Naturally-Dyed Easter Eggs Makes 1 dozen eggs 1 dozen hard-cooked eggs, room temperature, … Read more
Seaweed and Allspice. Two ends of the spectrum. But as I research Herbs and Spices for you, these are the two I want to talk about today. (Geez. I really love doing research)! lol Let’s start with Seaweed. It comes from the Pacific and Indian Oceans and the North Atlantic. Much like the conversation about … Read more
There are things that I do naturally, that it occurs to me today, not everyone does…. I cook 3 days of meals, by really only cooking 1 time then adding to daily. People always ask me about Cooking for 1 person, saying it’s the most difficult thing to do. Well I’m here to tell you … Read more
These days I am cooking for my daughter and son-in-law. Last night I made a Vegetable Pot Pie and my daughter asked: “How did you create this”? In her honor, I am starting this new series with recipes of what I cook for them during the next couple of months. Now, they’re plant based … Read more
Tell me the truth . . . . when you are all alone on a Saturday night, are you craving some fried food? Or is it family members pushing you to satisfy their craving for junk food? Does this Eggplant Parmesan look good to you? I know it looks and tastes fried. But it isn’t. … Read more