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How to Use Fresh Turmeric Root

January 8, 2016 By valentina 7 Comments

How to Use Fresh Turmeric

Once you know how to use fresh turmeric, you'll always have it at the ready! It's easy to use and it's gorgeous!  Known for giving curry its golden color, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, How To (Cooking Techniques) Tagged With: curries, curry, herbs, how to use fresh turmeric, medicinal herbs and spices, roots, spices, turmeric

Winter Spiced Chai Oatmeal Recipe

November 6, 2014 By valentina 18 Comments

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This Winter Spiced Chai Oatmeal Recipe will warm you up on a cold morning, and with the addition of fresh fruit, it's the perfect way to start the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-free Tagged With: breakfast, brunch, cardamom, cereal, chai, cinnamon, cloves, comfort foods, ginger, maply syrup, oatmeal, spices, warm breakfast

20 Cool Gifts For Foodies For Under $20 – 2013

December 3, 2013 By valentina 18 Comments

This post contains Amazon affiliate links for your convenience at no additional cost to you. The things on this list fall into two categories -- things I … [Read more...]

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Spiced Granola Breakfast Cookie Recipe

April 3, 2013 By valentina 12 Comments

Ever just wanna have a friend come by for a cup of coffee on a lazy weekend morning?  While I adore a feast of a brunch, on occasion, I just want a … [Read more...]

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How to Season to Taste

December 3, 2012 By valentina 10 Comments

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What exactly does season to taste mean? How much or how little salt and/or pepper does that mean?  There's a simple process to learn how to season to taste … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, How To (Cooking Techniques) Tagged With: cooking tips and techniques, pepper, salt, seasonings, spices

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