Spice Sherpa

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Cardamom: The New Cinnamon

Cardamom is a new cinnamon? Okay, I’m willing to admit this is a bold statement. But we’ve had a new black (pink), thirty is the new twenty, and staying home is the new vacation. So let’s explore cardamom as the… Continue Reading →

The Unofficial, Extra-Relaxed, Shortcut to Making Gourmet Pumpkin Seeds

It’s Halloween. Then Thanksgiving. That means it’s officially the middle of pumpkin season. If you’re carving pumpkins, cooking pumpkins or just have some for decoration it means you’re swimming in pumpkin seeds along with the potential for an unbelievably tasty… Continue Reading →

Help! My Cardamom Has Changed. What Happened?

“The cardamom I use for my cinnamon rolls is not as it used to be.” While this question is specific for cardamom chances are it applies to most of the spices on your shelf. Cloves, pepper, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, mace,… Continue Reading →

The 3 Enemies of Fresh, Flavorful & Fragrant Spices

Spices are meant to be used. Right? And if they are going to be used you want them to actually do their job of delivering fresh flavor and fragrance to your food. Unless of course you just want to look… Continue Reading →

Eat Like a Roman

Aaah, the Romans. What is it about this ancient civilization we find so fascinating? The jewelry? Gladiators? Canals? Bathhouses? Their gods? If nothing else grabs your attention then surely you must take interest in their food. They lived in a climate… Continue Reading →

Why Spices?

Spices hold intrigue and romance. Their allure initiated the Age of Exploration, fueled piracy and set forth chains of reaction that shaped civilizations. Bold statements for what is today considered common household staples. But that’s the point. Spices’ exotic stories,… Continue Reading →

Construction Zone Tour: Hard Hats Required

This site is set to launch the week of Oct. 12th but for those who enjoy poking around construction sites I’m leaving two posts. The sole purpose of this one is to prove I actually have figured out how to… Continue Reading →

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