iSPICE: Asafetida, Washington Post online
Asafetida stinks. So why is it popular? Its name stems from the Persian "aza" (mastic resin) and the Latin "foetida," referring to its strong sulfurous odor. In the Indian herbal medicine Ayurveda,...
View ArticleiSPICE: Fennel, Washington Post online, May 2010
It DOES not taste like licorice! It has a unique and lovely flavor all on its own. Come read and fall in love with fennel just as I did! Also the article includes a fantastic recipe by the legendary...
View ArticleiSPICE: Chamomile, Washington Post online
This week we are all about chamomile on iSPICE. Do you use it? How? What do you do with it? Do share. I love this recipe from Amy Pennington that makes a crumble using chamomile. Of course, we all...
View ArticleiSPICE – Jaggery, Washington Post online
(photo by Sala Kannan) The focus of iSPICE this week is jaggery. Never heard of it? Well, you should read this then! It is a naturally processed sugar with 50 times the minerals found in natural...
View ArticleVanilla, come and get it!
Born of an orchid — oh, vanilla, how many ways are there to love you? In shampoo, toothpaste, air freshener … and, yes, in food. I think it is safe to say that we all love vanilla, for its heady aroma...
View ArticlePaprika delights
I have to confess initial ignorance of paprika. I am one of those sad souls who’d used it only as a garnish for deviled eggs, thinking it added color and only a little bit of flavor. Then I learned...
View ArticleCardamom
This month, it is such a pleasure to feature cardamom as the spice of the month. I am, of course, a huge fan of the spice. If you want to know about my love affair with the spice, that in turn inspired...
View ArticleCayenne!
I am sorry this spice of the month post is so late! But this month, thanks to the wonderful folks at MYSPICESAGE.COM, we are featuring cayenne and more cayenne!! At 4:00 pm on May 31st, we will be...
View ArticleSpice of Month: Peppercorns
MySpicesage.com and I are teaming up again to bring you a collection of delicious peppercorns. Enter now to win a collection of different types of peppercorns. Peppercorns come in many colors. I had...
View ArticleSpice of the month: Turmeric
I love turmeric. It is an integral part of my cooking repertoire. People who love salt “salt” their salt; I would “turmeric” my turmeric. (Read: Add more, usually.) Here’s why you should care about...
View ArticleBy: Lauren Klatsky
In addition to cooking with turmeric (which is yummy in quinoa pilaf!), I make a paste with water and spread on cuts to help them heal faster. It stains your skin but the color washes away after a...
View ArticleBy: Bonnie K
I love curries—so, turmeric would be used with this. I like adding it to peanut butter and roasted chickpea snacks.
View ArticleBy: kymi a
Awesome post and recipe. I use Turmeric to make a beef curry stew it’s one of my family’s favorite meals. I’m also thinking about taking Turmeric because of this post, I read more and looking forward...
View ArticleBy: Anthony H
Monica I started cooking with turmeric because of you several years ago. It’s amazing how dynamic it is in and outside of Indian fare – I add it to pasta, toast it before I saute vegetables, you name...
View ArticleBy: Marnely Rodriguez-Murray
Ohhh what a gorgeous recipe and I do love turmeric! I did not KNOW you needed pepper to get the benefits off it, I normally add a pinch of turmeric to my smoothies! Would love to win!
View ArticleBy: Cathy B*****y
Am actually out of turmeric, and getting low on my fave curry ( from MySpiceSage..) which includes turmeric. I use turmeric and curry daily in both cooking, salads and a little in my green smoothies.....
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By: Pal P
I use it in every curry ..the best i like to use it in poha which gives nice bright yellow color…thanks
View ArticleBy: Monica Bhide
Dan @Casual Kitchen – we picked a random winner and it is you!! Please send me your address so that we can mail the treats to you! Many thanks to everyone for participating.
View ArticleBy: Andrea
Tumeric is one of my all time fave spices too and I’m not even from India! Thanks for the great photos. I just love that deep orange color. Here’s a unique use of Tumeric: Powdered Tumeric combined...
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