The active ingredient in many medicines and pharmaceuticals are extracts from spices and peppers. Without question, spices and peppers play significant roles in enhancing health. Their medicinal benefits cannot be denied. Peppers, like cayenne, make the blood feverish, which is especially necessary when the body is under a microbial attack. […]
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When it comes to spicy peppers, do you lean less is more, or hot is not hot enough? Does a hint of spice cause a non-stop cough attack that’s followed by teary eyes and the quick reach for a glass of water? Or do you prefer to douse your food […]
Aahhh, Shishito Peppers… What a surprising little guy. Shishitos are a small, slender pepper native to Japan and roughly the length of your finger. The pepper turns from green to red during the ripening process, however they are usually harvested while green. If you’re a foodie, then you’ll enjoy the […]
For many people, including spices and seasonings in foods is an essential component to meal preparation. It’s a way to liven up what would ordinarily be a pretty bland meal. Adding spices to enhance the color, taste and aromas of foods can be not only cultural, but also a way […]
Saffron is a wonderful spice known for its rich golden yellow color, distinctive, but pleasant flavor that is believed to have originated from Southwest Asia more than 3500 years ago. Saffron is handpicked from the dried stigmas of the blue flowering crocus making it easily one of the most expensive […]
This Thanksgiving we were blessed to share some of our favorite recipes with family and friends. One of the items on the list was our Spicy Kale and Artichokes tossed with our special sauce made from scratch. This simple dish is easy to make, healthy and very tasty. We are […]
We recently discovered a new vegetable – at least new for our family. Sunchokes, of the sunflower family, are native to North America where the natives called them “sun roots”. They look like small, knobby potatoes but crunchier, sweeter and do have a slight taste of artichoke. They are very […]
Just because you’re eating healthy, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a flavorful – even spicy dish. I find that experimenting with flavors is the best way to keep my food interesting. Flavor Estate’s Cucumber, Spinach Avocado salad is light, healthy and busting with flavors. A drop – or two of […]
If you’re anything like me, then you understand when I say that fried rice is one of my favorite meals. Well, now you can enjoy a quick and yummy homemade “fried” rice recipe. If you’re always on the run, I recommend chopping up all vegetables etc. beforehand and keeping in […]
Do you get bored of eating the same foods on your quest to maintaining a healthy diet? A great friend once shared a wonderful roasted chickpea recipe with our family – so I thought I would share we you. Roasted chickpeas are a great snack and can be a good substitute […]