Many of us have a complicated love/hate relationship with autumn. While we can be saddened by the end of summer and its long, warm evenings, barbeques and outdoor activities, the romantic associations with autumn are often irresistible.
Autumn, of course, sees the colour of the leaves changing before they fall from the trees and sees jumpers and jackets make …
It’s often said that variety is the spice of life, but the opposite is also true.
An understanding of spices and their many combinations and applications is the key to taking your culinary creation skills to another level.
Spices define many cuisines, be it the saffron of Spain, the cumin of the Middle East, the fennel seed of India, the cinnamon of …
Salt is one of nature’s finest preservatives and is one of the basic tastes detected by our tongues. Salt has been extracted and used in food preparation since Neolithic times, and though it is among the cheapest, most common ingredients available to us, it became an important trading commodity in the Bronze Age.
Salt is sourced from the sea, or briny …
It may be a commonly retold fact that the Ancient Incans referred to quinoa as ‘the mother of all grains’, but when you consider its many nutritional benefits, it’s easy to agree.
Quinoa is often attributed as the driving force behind the recent boost in popularity of ‘ancient grains’, though it isn’t technically a grain at all. …
The Essential Ingredient’s Porcini Powder, made from the highest quality dried porcini mushrooms imported from France, is the key to adding a sophisticated flavour and richness to many dishes.
Dried mushroom powder is a secret weapon in your spice arsenal. Add it anywhere you add spices or dried herbs; stews, marinades, sauces, soups, dressings and more.
Bring out the flavour of your …
All maple syrups are not equal. While the difference between authentic maple syrup and the imitation ‘maple-flavoured syrup’ are known to many, the variation in authentic maple syrups is less widely understood.
Maple syrup, of course, is manufactured from the sap of the maple tree. Common to Northern America, and a traditional export of Canada, maple syrup has been used as …
Saffron, the most prized of all spices, is highly sought after for its vivid red-orange colour, its aroma and its flavour. Though expensive, a little saffron goes a long way, and only a few small threads are needed for each dish.
Be wary of cheaper alternatives; there are many fake saffron products on the market, so it is important to …
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