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Date-Orange Ice Cream
One of the great things about shopping seasonally is that you never know what you’re going to come across. If I arrive at the market with a fixed list, invariably whatever I’m looking for won’t be...
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What is Spice Islands Bourbon Vanilla?
The three types of vanilla that bakers are apt to run across are Bourbon, Mexican and Tahitian. You probably don’t need me to tell you what countries Mexican and Tahitian vanilla are from, but often...
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Entrecôte Steak (Rib-Eye) With Mustard Butter
I rarely cook beef at home. I don’t know why, but when I go out and order it, it always feels like a special occasion. And goodness knows we could all use more special occasions, right? I was recently...
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Beyond the Glass Bottle: An Inside Look at Spice Islands Spices and Seasonings
I was recently invited to a lovely test kitchen at The Chopping Block in downtown Chicago for a “cutting” of Spice Islands spices. (It’s an odd word which refers to when they first started freezing...
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In the Kitchen with David: More on His Inside Look at Spice Islands
I was thrilled when David Lebovitz agreed to partner with Spice Islands as a Flavor Explorer blogger! To initiate him to the team, we took David to The Chopping Block in downtown Chicago where one of...
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Spiced Oatmeal with Candied Almonds
One thing I’ve learned about traveling, which I put into practice after my trip to Chicago for the previous Spice Islands spice tasting: when you get home, before you do anything else, unpack your...
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Garam Masala Spiced Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers
It’s easy to capture authentic ethnic flavors if you have the right spices and seasonings on hand. A few years ago, I came across a recipe for Moroccan tagine, a well-seasoned casserole of chicken,...
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Bay Leaf-Infused Pound Cake
When I was at the Spice Islands tasting in Chicago and plucked a bay leaf out of the jar, I was really surprised at not just how green it was, but also how fragrant it smelled. The leaves were from...
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Reader Giveaway: A Few of My Favorite Spice Islands Seasonings
I’ve really enjoyed working with the Spice Islands team, creating recipes for the Flavor Explorer blog, using their excellent spices and learning from their experts on what makes their spices stand...
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Á bientôt, David!
Wow! Can it really be four months already since David Lebovitz joined our Spice Islands® Explorer family? It has been such a pleasure getting to know David. I really enjoyed sharing the Spice Islands®...
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