AllSpice Inspiration

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Varieties of Cinnamon

Nothing signals fall like the warm, sweet smell of cinnamon. Cinnamon is at home in dishes as varied as apple pie and chicken bastilla.  Its spicy notes blend beautifully with...

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Spicy Chai Latte

A good friend who has spent a lot of time in India recently introduced us to this lovely spicy chai latte recipe. In India, the word chai is synonymous with...

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Spice Profile: Chives

Scientific Name Allium Schoenoprasum What are Chives? Chives are a member of the onion family. They have a light onion-y flavor and can be used fresh in a large variety...

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Spice Profile: Celery Seed

Scientific Name Apium Graveolens What is Celery Seed? Celery seed is the seed of the wild celery plant, a relative of the garden celery plant. The seed has a stronger...

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Applesauce

This time of year the farmers' markets are just brimming with freshly picked apples.  If you are like me, you can't help but pick up a bag at market and...

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Osterhaus Family Mulled Cider Recipe

Kids starting school, cool evenings, outdoor pools closing, and apples falling to the ground-- its starting to feel like fall! In honor of the cool fall weather, brew up a...

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Preserving Herbs

Harvest season is upon us! In most parts of the US, tomatoes, cucumbers and squash are abundant and gardeners are enjoying the (literal) fruits of their labors. If your garden...

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Spice Profile: Cardamom

Scientific Name Elettaria Cardamomum What is Cardamom? Cardamom is a warm earthy spice commonly used in Indian cooking. It is available in pods, seeds or ground.  There are two types of cardamom- Malabar...

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