Mustard—especially well-prepared, authentic mustard—is pungent, spicy, and downright hot! Regular spoonfuls of mustard had your feeling a lot better in no time. Mustard seeds go beyond helping us with cold and flu symptoms….
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If you were to award one herb as having the most influence on humans, honors would undoubtedly go to the humble tea plant. This shrub has shaped entire cultures and inspired wars, and…
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Hummus is a Middle Eastern dip made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and spices. It is consumed for breakfast in many Arab countries. This spread is…
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Iraqi dolma is famous throughout the middle east as one of the most delicious types of dolma you’ll eat. Vegetables, stuffed with seasoned rice and vegetables and cooked in a tomato broth. There…
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There is a wide, wide world of breads out there, but few compete with the simplicity, taste and texture of pita. It is easy to make at home and there is absolutely no…
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Wonton Soup: Sodium increases your risk of poor health. The homemade form of this popular soup has about half as much salt as a restaurant version. Prepare your own food at home so…
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Raw (green) coffee beans stay fresh for about a year. Properly stored whole roasted coffee beans are best consumed within six months. For the best flavor, use your beans as soon as possible…
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Most people don’t think of coffee as an herb. However, if we define an herb as a medicinal plant, then coffee is not only an herb but also one of the most popular…
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Cinnamon is so often enjoyed in pastries that it might be hard to believe this spice does more than taste good in desserts. Don’t be fooled! Cinnamon may be one of the best…
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Being from the South, biscuits are just a given for special occasions. I say special occasions because the reality is that I do not make biscuits every day. But they sure do call…
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If you’re looking for a gluten free biscuit recipe that produces light, tender biscuits with just a very slight crunch on the outside and a soft inside, then this is your recipe. Actually,…
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If you are living the Gluten Free lifestyle, you have probably cooked with almond flour— or maybe you’ve just been curious about it. Almond flour is just what it sounds like – almonds…
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