Honey Powder is made from honey, and then converted to a free flowing powdered product that yields a pure honey flavor with no masking of flavor. There are many reasons why the use of honey powder instead of natural honey [...]
During the cold winter months, I tend to stay inside more and spend a lot more time cooking. One of my favorite things about cooking in the winter is the wonderful aroma created by spices that linger in my kitchen [...]
When cooking, it can be really convenient to just reach over and grab your salt, pepper, garlic, paprika, and other herbs and spices to add to your dish. But should spices really be stored next to your stove? As counterintuitive [...]
Black pepper, the “King of Spices” is one of the most popular spices in the world. It is the number one selling spice in America and black pepper represents about 50% of a typical restaurant’s spice usage. One of the [...]
Blackening is a cooking technique that can be used with firm fish and chicken. When making blackened salmon the fish fillets are not actually burned. Instead, the spices that are used in the process are mixed with butter and then [...]
I just love making and eating quiche. This dish is great for breakfast, lunch and dinner and reheats so well. Quiche night at our household is a family favorite and everyone looks forward to it. Over the years I have [...]
Looking for substitutes for cardamom? Cardamom has a warm, bitter, slightly lemon flavor with hints of mint and smoke. This spice can be used in cakes, coffee, fruit dishes, and meat dishes and is a common ingredient in Garam Masala. [...]
What is the difference between curry powder vs garam masala powder? Both curry powder and garam masala are spice blends that can be added to food for spice, flavor and aroma. Both spice mixes are Indian spice blends meaning they [...]
Madras Curry Powder vs. Curry Powder – are they different of the same? No one spice blend is as complicated as curry powder. There is no such thing as a single "curry powder" in Indian cuisine. Each dish has its [...]
Coriander and Cumin are both essential ingredients in Indian food. This past week I made a delicious chickpea and potato curry and the recipe of course included both of these spices. These spices are almost always paired together in Indian [...]
