One of the things I love to talk about is food history. It’s no secret I’ve spent many, many hours reading and researching where the food comes from. I got the opportunity in January at the Arizona VegFest to share some food history. I gave this talk on...
We are back on the Spice Road and this time looking at star anise. What makes this licorice tasting spice so popular, even today? Star anise is a spice that hails from southwestern China. It spread through Indo-China and Japan, ultimately finding its way into Europe...
June 10th is National Herbs and Spices Day and we are focusing on Dill: a great summer herb that can add a lift of flavor to the dishes you cook. Dill has traditionally been used in pickling (dill pickles) and to delicately season fish, but it has so many other uses....
Epazote is the preferred herb in Mexican dishes. It adds a certain earthiness to food, providing a balance with flavors like lime and coriander. Even though I grew up cooking in the Southwest all my life, I had not heard mention of using this plant for cooking. By the...
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