Cardamom A Worldwide Flavor – And it’s a spice you don’t forget

I remember the first time I had Cardamom. It was on a cookie …. sugar and cardamom. Now you can substitute in Maple Syrup or Coconut Sugar for the processed stuff. But there’s just something about Cardamom that makes a cookie memorable, crave-able.

I will give you a cookie recipe, but still…. as I research and wonder why I didn’t get these cookies as a child, it becomes obvious. If we go to All Recipes it becomes quickly evident that Cardamom is a Worldwide Flavor and it’s a spice you don’t forget once you’ve had it. I heard another chef talking about nutmeg in that way. With a white sauce, if it’s missing, you know it. Well let me tell you what they are doing worldwide with Cardamom.

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Cooking with Fresh Vegetables in Season

Buy from local farmers’ markets – Not only does it support small farmers, but you also get the freshest organic produce (which means better flavor!). Or if they are local growers, many times it’s true when they say: “We grow in clean soil and don’t use pesticides”. They are organic, but it costs so much to get certified. So that’s another way to get clean food, without paying the price for organic ingredients. 

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Valentine’s Chocolates!

Here’s some Chef’s Tips, beyond this recipe:

I would use Droste Dutch Cocoa Powder (on Amazon). It is really good quality Cocoa Powder.

I would use either Vanilla Oat Malk or Chocolate Almond Malk instead of Milk.

And I would add some coffee to bump up the flavor of chocolate (as most good chocolatiers do). 

One more thing: If you are going decadent and buying online, I respect your wishes. I recommend Belgium Chocolates from CANDYGRAM®.

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