Many gluten free recipes call for the ingredients Guar Gum or Xanthan Gum. These ingredients are included in the recipe because they act as a thickener and stabilizer to help keep your ingredients mixed together instead of separating. In non-gluten [...]
Expert touts disease-prevention benefits of Indian spices. According to an article published this week in Fox News, some of the spices most commonly used in Indian cuisine contain properties that help prevent diseases such as cancer. They interviewed an expert [...]
Did you know that you can use herbs and spices to make a natural Easter egg dye that is colorful and beautiful? Ingredients To Create Natural Easter Egg Dye Cream of tartar Pots: glass or enamel pots work better than [...]
In 2014, much of our blog has been focused on the history of different herbs, spices and blends. We have shared lots of interesting facts and myths. This week we will be discussing the history of marjoram. Common Name: Marjoram [...]
Did you ever wonder why garlic makes your breath smell bad? It’s not something that keeps me up late at night worrying, but at the same time, I do try to keep my distance from other people in the room [...]
Salt is a great seasoning ingredient. It enhances the flavor of meals and makes your food taste better. Our body requires that we take in salt every day. In fact, we could not live without it! Here are some fun [...]
According to the American Heart Association, one out of every three adults has high blood pressure. We all know that the best way get control of high blood pressure is with diet and exercise. We avoid foods that are high [...]
The next spice we will take a closer look at in our History of Spice Series is Paprika. Common Name: Paprika Latin Name: Capsicum annuum Other Names: Red Pepper, Turkish Pepper Description Paprika is a powdered, orange-red colored spice. Paprika [...]
In 2014, much of our blog will be focused on the history of different herbs, spices and blends. Each week we will feature a new herb, spice or blend and delve into is origins, uses and more. Make sure to [...]
I recently had some beer from our local craft brewery, Lone Tree Brewing Company. The beer was Gingerbread Old Ale. I expected to drink half a glass because, having had other spiced beers in the past, they usually contain too [...]
