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Review: Kokumaro Curry

April 24, 2021February 14, 2019 by Stuart Melling
House Foods Kokomaru Curry

There’s something ever so wonderfully comforting about Japanese curries. More closely related to the five spice sweetness of a Chinese curry, than the earthiness of an Indian curry; Japanese curries …

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Review: El Mexicano Achiote Paste

July 14, 2021December 26, 2018 by Stuart Melling

I bought this on Amazon (affiliate link) chiefly to make home cooked cochinita pibil, one of my favorite Mexican dishes. The dish – and this signature spice – both hail …

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Review: OXO Good Grips Hand Spiralizer

October 20, 2019August 23, 2018 by Stuart Melling
OXO Good Grips Hand Spiralizer spiralized zucchini noodles

If you’re like me, kitchen storage is a precious commodity; I hate clutter and useless gadgets taking up unnecessary space. Any potential entrant into this hallowed space really has to …

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