We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Just Spices, a company that is based in Germany, has just introduced their spice blends to the US market. The company’s goal is to offer spice blends that will make cooking … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Edward & Sons Trading Company has been creating vegetarian and vegan products for almost four decades. We recently tasted some of their products. Miso-Cup is a gluten-free, vegan, instant soup. We tasted the … Read More
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Let’s get practical about selecting, storing, and using herbs and spices. First, which is which? No one can quite agree. Herbs are usually the leaves or flowers of plants that die away in winter. Spices, more pungent because they contain more essential oils and flavoring compounds, are usually from the seeds, bark and roots of … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think.
Almost everyone has a bottle of vanilla in their cupboard. We often take this humble flavoring for granted but adding vanilla to a recipe can have a marked effect on the end product. Not only does it add the distinct vanilla flavor but it boosts other flavors. In small amounts it enhances chocolate, coffee, fruit and nut flavors. When used with citrus it covers the acid bite.
Nielsen-Massey produces excellent vanilla products. We recently tasted two.
Organic Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract does not contain bourbon. The term is a geographic reference to the Bourbon Islands – Madagascar, Comoro, Reunion, Seychelles and Mauritius – off the coast of Africa. These islands are one of the four major vanilla producing areas in the world. This product has a vibrant vanilla flavor and aroma. It is USDA certified organic, gluten free, and kosher (cRc)… … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. The Teeny Tiny Spice Co. produces 100% organic spice blends representing a world of cuisines. Each blend is packaged in a 2.8-ounce tin (80 grams) and rated mild (Citrus Pepper), medium (Penang Curry) or … Read More
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