Spice Blog 2014: Get the flavor you can savor!

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

The word of the Day is: Carminative ~ From Chef Marian

According to Websters Dictionary Carminativekahr-MIN-uh-tive is an adjective  and means expelling gas from the stomach or intestines so as to relieve flatulence or abdominal pain or distension. Why do I bring this to you on a beautiful Saturday morning? lol Because I think it’s a great thing, to keep expanding our minds and our vocabulary. So, … Read more

Is Maple Syrup that different from Pancake Syrup?

  Do we know the difference between pancake syrup and Maple Syrup? Geez, after all this time, I hope so. All those brand named Pancake Syrups have High Fructose Corn Syrup. And while there are differing opinions – with some saying studies show High Fructose makes people obese, we  have to recognize other people saying … Read more