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Cumin, cumin, cumin! by Rachael Afra
Is it Cue or Que? Try having two cultures tell you different pronunciations all the time. That's ok; no judgments here. You can say it how you see it. With...
Cumin, cumin, cumin! by Rachael Afra
Is it Cue or Que? Try having two cultures tell you different pronunciations all the time. That's ok; no judgments here. You can say it how you see it. With...
Tang-iness! by Rachael Afra
Let's talk tang! Tanginess —the tart, sometimes sour flavor of certain ingredients—can exude citrus notes without adding lemons or oranges. Some tasters may believe tart spices are too harsh, but...
Tang-iness! by Rachael Afra
Let's talk tang! Tanginess —the tart, sometimes sour flavor of certain ingredients—can exude citrus notes without adding lemons or oranges. Some tasters may believe tart spices are too harsh, but...
Final Act! by Rachael Afra
Salt and pepper are universal to flavor. Much is known of salt, but not as much of pepper. Some believe that pepper is spicy and that every peppercorn tastes the...
Final Act! by Rachael Afra
Salt and pepper are universal to flavor. Much is known of salt, but not as much of pepper. Some believe that pepper is spicy and that every peppercorn tastes the...
Superstar by Rachael Afra
Star Anise is an eight-pointed star-shaped spice pod with a mildly sweet licorice flavor. It's famous for significantly contributing to many Asian dishes by deepening the flavor profile to create...
Superstar by Rachael Afra
Star Anise is an eight-pointed star-shaped spice pod with a mildly sweet licorice flavor. It's famous for significantly contributing to many Asian dishes by deepening the flavor profile to create...
What kind of spice? It's this...no! It tastes l...
Let's talk, Allspice! Allspice is one spice, not a blend of many. Its flavor profile resembles a mixture of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, but its finish is savory—not sweet. Because...
What kind of spice? It's this...no! It tastes l...
Let's talk, Allspice! Allspice is one spice, not a blend of many. Its flavor profile resembles a mixture of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, but its finish is savory—not sweet. Because...
Kissing Cousins by Rachael Afra
We spoke about the spice trade all-stars: cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg. Now I introduce to you its cousins. Allspice is a contributor to many dishes in our family's spice rack....
Kissing Cousins by Rachael Afra
We spoke about the spice trade all-stars: cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg. Now I introduce to you its cousins. Allspice is a contributor to many dishes in our family's spice rack....