AllSpice Inspiration
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Spice Profile: Bay
Scientific Name Laurus Nobilis What is Bay? A staple across the mediterranean, Europe and the Americas, Bay leaves are tough, shiny leaves that are added to slow cooked dishes to give...
Spice Profile: Asafoetida
Scientific Name Ferula Species What is Asafoetida? Asafoetida is used is used essentially only in Indian cooking. It has a strong onion-garlic flavor. It is the resinous gum from a...
The History of the Peugeot Pepper Mill
Several years ago I had the fortune to cook a beautiful, fresh summer dinner in a friend's kitchen in their home just outside of Aix en Provence in the south...
Spice Profile: Annatto Seed or Achiote
Scientific Name Bixa Orellana What is Annatto Seed? Annatto is the seed of a small evergreen tree native to South America. Its most popular use is as a deep orange...
Black Bean Soup
This is another great recipe for experimentation! The base black bean soup is great with the addition of sausage, chicken, avocado, or shredded pork. We often make Cuban Black Beans...
Make Your Own Taco Seasoning
If you are new the the whole spice blending game, taco seasoning is a great place to start. It is easy, forgiving, and leaves a lot of room for experimentation....
Spice Profile: Alum
Scientific Name Ammonium Aluminum Sulfate What is Alum? Alum isn't a spice. It is a family of chemical compounds that contain Aluminum. Alum is sold in the baking and spice sections of...
It's Time to Plant Herbs and Spices!
Yesterday, I heard someone say that they believed that every house in Wisconsin had chives planted in the yard somewhere. It's not true, I had to plant my chives with...
