Grilling 101: Marinades, Brines and Rubs
Marinades are simply flavor-infusing liquids. In addition to herbs, condiments, spices and oils, marinades typically include an acid, such as lemon juice, wine, vinegar or dairy. The acid goes to work on proteins, tenderizing the meat while ... [... more]
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Most anise is produced in Spain but additional sources include Turkey and Egypt. Spanish anise is considered premium due to its better flavor, bolder appearance and higher volatile oil content. Anise, one of the oldest cultivated spices, was ... [... more]
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Caraway - Allrecipes
Although caraway is produced in Holland, Egypt is a major additional source. The Dutch-type caraway is the premium seed because of its uniform shape, consistent color, and its oil content. The Dutch variety is more aromatic and bitter than the ... [... more]
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Asparagus Aspirations
Despite a reputation for being finicky, asparagus isn't as tricky to grow as you may think. Asparagus is one of the healthiest and tastiest veggies: A 5-ounce serving provides 60 percent of your daily needs for folic acid, a B vitamin linked to ... [... more]
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Salt is Essential
It's the only rock we crave to eat! Discover all the salty details behind our love/hate relationship with this essential yet much maligned mineral. Elemental. Essential. Salt is the only mineral for which we have an innate craving. Good thing, ... [... more]
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Kitchen Herb Gardening
Selecting which herbs to grow may be the most difficult aspect of beginning an herb garden. One way to decide which herbs to grow is to consider which dishes you like to eat best and choose herbs that are integral or complementary to those ... [... more]
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Why Brine?
Salt changes the structure of the muscle tissues in the meat, allowing it to swell and absorb water and flavorings. It also breaks down the proteins, resulting in a tender-seeming turkey. This means that--despite the moisture loss during roasting ... [... more]
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Most allspice is produced in Jamaica, but alternative sources include Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico. Historically, Jamaican allspice has been considered superior because of its higher oil content, better appearance and flavor. Jamaican allspice ... [... more]
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Ancho Chile
Ancho chile is characterized by sweet to moderate heat, jalapeno, and tobacco notes. The Ancho chile, together with the Mulato and Pasilla chiles, form the "holy trinity" of chiles used to prepare mole sauces. Ancho is used to add flavor, heat . [... more]
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Annatto - Allrecipes
As the Hispanic population in the United States grows, so does the demand for annatto; as Americans discover its earthy flavor, annatto is becoming much more than just a splash of color in our food. Like paprika and saffron, annatto is a key ... [... more]
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Basil - Allrecipes
Although basil is cultivated worldwide, Egypt is the principal source, followed by the United States. The early Romans made it a symbol of love and fertility. Through the centuries, it became a custom of young Italian suitors to wear a sprig of ... [... more]
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Bay Leaves
Bay leaves are native to the Mediterranean area. Turkey produces fine bay leaves. California bay leaves are far more pungent and should be used sparingly. In Ancient Greece and Rome, bay leaves and branchlets were used as wreaths to crown their ... [... more]
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