Review: Kokumaro 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
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 …
Review: Trader Joe’s Triple Ginger Cookie Thins
Nothing says Christmas time like Wintery warming spices. Nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger speak to flames licking a fireplace log, twinkling lights bedecking a fresh Christmas tree, and soft fluttery snow …
Review: Ayoba-Yo Traditional Biltong Beef Slices
This snack product caught my eye while lazily browsing Amazon.com (affiliate link) one afternoon. Biltong is apparently the South African version of American jerky, a dried meat snack product. The …
Review: Hoosier Hill Farm Gourmet Original White Popcorn
If you’re craving a healthy snack, you can do worse than fresh, home cooked popcorn. Forget reaching for the pre-popped stuff on the shelves of your local grocery store – …
Review: Butler Soy Curls
I stumbled across this product via a friends Instagram feed, who seemed bowled over by the meat substitute. Over time the curly soy pieces kept popping up here and there …
Review: Hak’s One Pot Cooking Sauce Caribbean Jerk
I can’t think of an International cuisine I don’t enjoy. I love to explore different culture’s culinary treats and the myriad flavors and ingredients along the way. One of my …
Review: Mae Ploy Green Curry Paste
This has to be one of my favorite products on a regular grocery store shelf. I’ve no doubt your favorite Thai restaurant can make a fresher, better paste blend in …
Review: McCormick Hot Taco Seasoning
Despite the fact I am a huge spice and herb obsessive (seriously you should see my overflowing spice cupboard) there are times I just want to reach for something simple …
Review: California Olive Ranch Extra Virgin Olive Oil
If you haven’t read the book Real Food Fake Food (affiliate link) by Larry Olmsted, I recommend you do so right away. If you’re even only slightly interested in food …