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Turmeric-Spice of the Week

Turmeric-Spice of the Week

  Turmeric is the root of a perennial plant belonging to the ginger family of plants.  Native to China and Indonesia, it is produced today in China, Indonesia, Haiti and Jamaica.   Most recipes call for powdered turmeric.  It’s medicinal taste mellows with the addition of 

Ten Spices That Will Make You a Better Cook

Ten Spices That Will Make You a Better Cook

  Ask any professional chef what their favorite ten spices are.  They will all have a list they just cannot do without in their kitchen.  Each list would be slightly different.  One thing for sure, there would be many crossovers of seasonings that all would