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Spice It Up: Cardamom
Tired of the same old flavors, then you really should try something new and spice up your life. Adding herbs and spices to food is a great low-calorie, low-sodium way to improve the taste of your meal while increasing the health benefits as well.
Lately, I have been craving cardamom.
Melissa d'Arabian's Helpful Hints For Feasting on a Budget
Of all the year's celebrations, Thanksgiving often is the most expensive. In 2008, roughly a quarter of you said you were spending $150 or more. This year, to help you stay well within your budget, we've enlisted the help of Melissa d'Arabian, winner of the Next Food Network Star and host of Ten Dollar Dinners With Melissa d'Arabian.
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Grind Spices the Easy Way
Last weekend when making YumSugar's lamb — which was to die for! — my dad and I ran into a little problem. After toasting the cardamom seeds, the recipe asked you to grind them in a spice grinder.
Top 5 Flavor Pairing Predictions for 2009
At the onset of each year, American spice company McCormick offers its prediction for the top spice combinations. When we shared the company's top picks with you last year, your vote went to the vanilla and cardamom combo. Incidentally, throughout 2008, I encountered that flavor pairing in recipes and menu items from flan to peach pie.
Food Review: Bumble Bar Chai With Almonds
Something about the flavor of cardamom makes me crave chai tea, so I was curious about the Chai Bumble Bar with Almonds. An energy bar that tastes like chai — how delightful.
This bar, like all Bumble Bars, is organic, vegan and gluten-free.
Another Reason to Love Chai Tea
I love a spicy cup of chai tea on a foggy morning or chilly evening. Aside from its exquisite taste, chai offers other benefits further down the digestive line. This wonderful tea can reduce gas.
Three Wintery Tips From Space NK Founder Nicky Kinnaird
Eat, drink, and be merry. It seems like that's the mantra on everyone's mind these days.
So, when I met up with Space NK founder Nicky Kinnaird at her store within a store at the SF Bloomie's, I asked her which festively spirited products are on her radar.
Oatmeal Alternative: Chai Spiced Polenta
Sometimes warm oatmeal seems too heavy and mundane when it comes to a Spring weekend breakfast or brunch. I like to mix it up and make some polenta and adding spices used in chai tea make it seems extra special – not to mention tasty.
Polenta is cornmeal (I've heard it called "Italian grits"); it is a low fat food and full of potassium.
Healthy Recipe: Sweet Mediterranean Couscous
Although some folks consider couscous a whole grain, I just think of it as very small pasta. But the whole wheat version of this very small pasta is very tasty and a serving has seven grams of fiber. Not too shabby for tiny pasta.
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