TIP OF THE DAY: Use Your Spices

Spring your spices from their sealed jars and add them to a new recipe. Photo of star anise courtesy Wikimedia. There are some spices in the cabinet that you use more often than others: chili powder, cinnamon, garlic powder or paprika, for example. And then there are those that were bought for a recipe—like cardamom…
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FOOD TIP OF THE DAY: Go Nuts For Fresh Nutmeg

Whole nutmeg: Once you try it freshly-grated, you’ll never go back to pre-grated.   Just as freshly-ground pepper bears no resemblance to the bland, pre-ground powder, freshly-ground nutmeg is a vibrant spice that perks up sweet and savory dishes alike. We use it to flavor apples and other seasonal fruits (pies, compotes, sautéed sliced fruit),…
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