Hing: “Devil’s Dung” and “God’s Food” – One Spice, Two Names

Hing (Asafoetida) Species: Ferula assa-foetida Other names: A Wei, Asafétida, Ase Fétide, Assant, Crotte du Diable, Devil’s Dung, Ferula Asafoetida, Ferula Assa Foetida, Ferula assa-foetida, Ferula foetida, Ferula pseudalliacea, Ferula rubricaulis, Férule, Férule Persique, Food of the Gods, Fum, Giant Fennel, Heeng, Hing.     Hing, or Asafoetida, is a treasured spice derived from the…

Sharena Sol (“Colorful Salt”) Seasoning Blend

Sharena sol (шарена сол), which means “colourful salt”, is a cornerstone in Bulgarian cuisine. According to Kashkaval Tourist: a tourism blog about Bulgaria & the Balkans, sharena sol is “without a doubt the most popular spice mix in Bulgaria and a feature in practically every Bulgarian spice rack.” Just like Indian garam masala, sharena sol…

Savory Apple Skillet Cake

Savory Apple Skillet Cake

Brunch is more fun with this apple skillet cake made with Digestive Ghee! Skillet cakes are a quick and easy way to make breakfast feel fancy. Because the cake is mostly made with eggs, it’s rich without feeling heavy. And you can easily switch out ingredients to change the feel of the cake. This skillet…