Spices and Herbs

India – long identified for its spices more than anything else, still stands as a signal post for all that relates to spice today. In the past, many a country gave in to the lure of spice and did their best to invade this country. It is this very lure of spice that led to the discovery of the Americas as well. Rather than go into the ‘spice’ history, I have decided to do a short article on some of the maj...

When I was just married, many moons ago, I had really no idea which spices I needed to have to start up my healthy, tasty, nutritious cooking. Over the years, I have learned cooking with healthy recipes and this is what I have come up with as most necessary to start healthy cooking. Remembering that spices have a shelf life, like any other food, you are able to tell by the flavor and color if the spice is ol...

Laissez les bontemps roulez (“let the good times roll) with bulk spices! Your cajun spices cost less when you buy those spices in bulk, because you get generous volume discounts! Bulk spices mean variety as well as economy. Go With Organic Spices While bulk spices mean volume discounts and substantial cost savings, bulk organic spices means you are assured of top quality cajun seasonings and other spices and herb...

If you buy herbs and spices regularly then it is imperative to learn a little more about the source of your botanicals. Buying herbs and spices at a supermarket, while being convenient and cheap, may not always be the wise decision. We all know how long products sit in distribution terminals before they even hit the back storage area of the grocery store in question. So here are some helpful tips from Florida Herb ...

Herbs and spices are not only useful for adding flavor and depth to food, but are also being researched for their uses in promoting good health. Knowing how to use fresh herbs and spices appropriately in cooking has always been a sign of a good chef, but new research shows that not only do herbs and spices make food taste better for help visit www.chef-123.com, but they may also make food better for you. Possible t...

Summer is the perfect time to have fun and get creative with salads, as they supply good nutrients without the extra-full feeling and calories. And who wants to feel stuffed on a hot summer day? Summer and salads just go well together. They also DON’T heat up your kitchen while preparing. Garden salads are excellent appetizers before eating a full meal. It’s also beneficial if you are trying to lose a ...

Brennan G. Proctor (a.k.a. Uncle Brutha) sells his hot sauces in person at Eastern Market on the weekends. I have been picking up the occasional bottle over the last year on the weekends I that I am lucky enough to have the time to go by the market. I haven’t been lucky enough to have his Chile Verde sauce yet but the next time that I hit the market I am certainly going to pick one up. You can also pick up Un...

Indian recipes are diverse and extraordinary, according to it’s religious beliefs, different climate, society and availability of ingredients in specific country parts. Indian food recipe provides a guide to the food of India and every Indian recipe will it’s own speciality and inspire you. Various indian food have its variety, tastes and flavors. The strong flavors in Indian recipes are derived from sp...

Using and Storing Herbs and Spices Add some flavor to your favorite dishes with fresh herbs. Flavorful fresh CHIVES add a mild onion-like flavor to dips, spreads, soups, salads, omelets, casseroles and many vegetables. Use DILL to add flavor to salads, meats, sauces, vegetables, marinades, stuffing, herb butter and tomato juice. Because it can lose its flavor during heating, add dill toward the end of cooking time...

If you aren’t a vegetarian now and haven’t been one in the past, you probably also haven’t eaten tofu many times. In fact, the only time most people hear about tofu it is in jokes aimed at vegetarians. So why is it that vegetarians eat this stuff all the time? Is is it simply because they have no other choice? The answer is both yes and no. Being a vegetarian doesn’t mean you have to eat t...