Good health depends on a variety of beneficial fats and oils. Among the most popular and healthful are ghee and olive oil. But which is better? Is one healthier than the other, and how do we know which to use, and when? When it comes to calories, both ghee and olive oil come in at […]
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10 Creative Ways to Use Cardamom
There are two different kinds of cardamom and a limitless number of ways to use them! Green cardamom is known as true cardamom and is the most common variety you can find. It has a strong, sweet, pungent flavor and aroma, with hints of lemon and mint. Black cardamom is a little smoky and has […]
9 Creative Ways to Use Coriander
Coriander, a classic, aromatic spice, that often gets forgotten because of the confusion with cilantro. Though from the same plant, coriander and cilantro have very unique and different flavors. Many know how to use cilantro, but not as many know how to effectively use coriander. That’s why we’ve put together this list of amazing recipes […]
15 Delicious Ways to Use Cumin
Cumin is a versatile spice that can be used in a variety of dishes! We’ve pulled together some of our favorite recipes that use this aromatic spice so that you can find out for yourself just how easy it is to use. Make sure you use the highest quality organic cumin for your recipes! 🙂 […]
I spoke at INCD this year!
My experience at INCD 2019: “I was invited to speak at the International Conference on Nutraceuticals and Chronic Diseases (INCD-2019) at IIT Guwahati, India. People in India invented ghee thousands of years ago. It has been part of their daily lives as not only a fat used in food, but also for making Ayurvedic medicines, […]
We left out the salt!
Some people like the convenience of a seasoning with salt in it. However, salt is cheap. We don’t want to decrease the overall value to you as the customer by adding salt to our seasoning blends. Adding salt means less of everything else in the same bottle. We wanted to increase the value to you […]
Corn on the Cob Using Spiced Ghee
Serve Gourmet Corn on the Cob to Your Guests this Summer Nothing speaks good summer eating more than fresh, buttered corn on the cob. This summer, try our twist on this famous summertime dish! Whether roasting, grilling, barbecuing, steaming or boiling, spreading hot corn on the cob with one of our unique spiced ghees will make […]
Nigella sativa: The Seed of Blessing
Black Seeds (also known as Black Cumin Seeds, Nigella Sativa, and Kalonji) originated in Southern Asia, Southern Europe and North America. They have been used for centuries to promote health. The fruit of the plant contains small black seeds that, for thousands of years have been revered for both their medicinal and culinary uses. It’s […]
Learning the Japanese Way of Eating in Hawaii
By Alana Sugar I was 15 when my parents confirmed we were moving to Honolulu. It was 1973. After my initial shock I grabbed the family encyclopedia to understand what life might be like living in Paradise. At the time, I had no idea how much this would shape my life. Hawaii is a […]
The Role of Spices in Indian Cooking
For thousands of years, spices have been traditionally used in Indian cooking for three reasons: 1. Their flavor. 2. Their ability to preserve food. 3. Their medicinal properties. The climate in India has made it ideal for growing a wide variety of spices, and you can see this reflected in the national cuisine. Every region […]
Indian Souring Agents
Indian dishes balance many flavors in a single recipe. Indian food can be characterized as hot, sour, savory, sweet, salty, and spicy. In Indian cuisine, many things are used to impart sour flavor to a dish including: Wet Ingredients Tamarind Paste Lemon Juice Lime Juice Yogurt Vinegar Tomatoes Dry Ingredients Amchur Powder (Dried Green Tomatoes)
How to Use Tamarind: 10 Easy Recipe Ideas
Make sure you’re using the highest quality organic tamarind for your recipes. 🙂 #1 Refreshing Tamarind Tea #2 Easy Pad Thai #3 Tamarind Chutney #4 Tamarind Whiskey Sour #5 Pork Curry in Tamarind Sauce #6 Sweet & Sour Shrimp #7 Tamarind-Ginger Fizz #8 Tamarind Asian Salad […]
