One thing I love about summer is the abundance of flowers growing in the yard. However, there is only one that I can not do …
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One thing I love about summer is the abundance of flowers growing in the yard. However, there is only one that I can not do …
Sunflowers come in all colors and sizes. But not all seeds are fit for human consumption. This was the first year I attempted to grow …
First thing most people think of when they hear the word, “hops” is beer. Hops is added to beer to create a certain amount of …
Homemade Spice Jars I love Starbucks Frappuccinos and often buy them when I am traveling or even just to have at home. I also keep …
Wasabi is also known as Japanese Horseradish. Its use originated in Japan where it grows wild and in other parts of Asia. Wasabi is presently …
Vanilla: 6 beans (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Did you know that vanilla beans are seed pods from orchids? Quite misleading but true! The vanilla plant grows …
Turmeric is a tropical spice mainly grown in India. It is one of the main ingredients in curry powder, giving it its deep yellow color. …
Thyme is one of those herbs that goes well with everything. You can find it in so many dishes. Use this herb as a natural …
French tarragon is the common name for the more used variety of Russian tarragon. The tender slender leaves of the perennial are sometimes used as …
Taco Seasoning is a blend of spices that complicate beef, chicken, veggies and even homemade chips. Use it for tacos, fajitas, quesadillas and more. Here …
Star Anise is a star-shaped, dark brown pod that contains a pea-size seeds. Native to China, star anise comes from a small evergreen tree. The …
Spearmint is one of my favorite herbs. I always have a patch growing just outside my kitchen window. It is a fast spreading herb and …
Shallots are in the Allium family which includes onions and garlic. Although shallots grow in a cluster like garlic with individual cloves, they have a …
I’ve been familiar with sesame seeds and used them in a variety of dishes for some time. I can honestly say until now I didn’t …
Serrano peppers pack a punch for their size. I run across this specific pepper listed in recipes which usually are served cold like salads and …
Seafood Boil speaks for both the seasoning blend and the meal. Everything gets cooked in one pot. Shellfish potatoes, corn on the cob are all …
Summer Savory is one of those herbs you may have heard about but are not sure how to use. This herb is more widely used …
photo courtesy of freedigitalphotos.net Spices And Herbs” by artur84 Salt-free herb and spice mixes try to mimic the way salt enhances foods. Salt is a …
Cinnamon is one of the most celebrated spices in the world. Western cultures use cinnamon to flavor baked goods, puddings, candies and cereals. European countries …
Most people think of sage when preparing stuffing to accompany their Thanksgiving turkey. This herb also works with fatty meats like pork and is used …