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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: Hak’s One Pot Cooking Sauce Caribbean Jerk

July 30, 2018 by Stuart Melling
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 …

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Review: House Foods Vermont Curry

April 24, 2021April 21, 2018 by Stuart Melling
House Foods Vermont Curry

I stumbled across the Vermont Curry (affiliate link) while rummaging around Amazon, looking for something to top up my order and ensure free shipping. The curious packaging of this product …

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