August is a produce heavy month! It's high summer and a riot of flavor and color when it comes to fruit and veggies. Here's what's in season in the month of August. One important thing to note is that seasonality of produce is different between states, countries, and regions. This is primarily a seasonal guide …
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Mahlab is the pit of a small sour cherry tree (St. Lucy's) found in the Mediterranean. The pits are cracked and then ground, to form a powder. It has a fruity flavor but is also bitter. How Do You Use Mahlab? Mahlab is often used in Middle Eastern baked goods, like bread and cookies. It …
What is Aleppo Pepper? Aleppo pepper (or Halaby pepper) is a Middle Eastern spice made from a dried chili pepper that's crushed into flakes. It's similar to an Ancho chili in terms of heat and has undertones of sweetness and a raisin-like flavor. It's named after the Syrian city of Aleppo although it's also grown …
Here's how to make dried orange peels - they're deeply flavorful and useful in spice blends, sauces, tea, or cocktails. Having a stash of dehydrated citrus will serve you well! It's really easy to make - we'll show you how to make dried orange peels in just a few steps, how to store them, and …
Here's the easiest way to peel a pomegranate, that's not in water and that doesn't break the pomegranate seeds. Best Way to Peel a Pomegranate Peeling a pomegranate quickly and easily can be done in 4 steps. Pomegranate Recipes There are many wonderful recipes with pomegranate. Here are a few of our favorites: Pomegranate Margarita …
What is Urfa Biber? Urfa Biber (also known as Isot Pepper) is a crushed dried chili pepper. The spice gets its name from the region in Turkey it's grown in (Urfa) and the Turkish word for pepper (Biber). It's typically described as having chocolate, raisin, and coffee flavors (smoky, sour, and sweet all in one). …
If you love a delicious, warming bowl of vegetable soup, you need to know how to add lots of flavor to it. The best way to quickly add flavor to soup is to use spices or spice blends. You can make your own spice blends or purchase them pre-made. Here are some of the best …
Sichuan peppercorns (also known as Szechuan peppercorns or Chinese peppercorns) are an aromatic spice from the Sichuan region of China. Although they're called pepper, they have citrus notes and are not spicy or pungent like chili pepper and black peppercorns (although they do leave a tingly feeling in your mouth). Just the husks of the …
Fenugreek is used as both a herb (dried leaves) and a spice (seeds). It's used in many dishes from the Indian Subcontinent and is a key component of several spice blends - including sambar, panch phoron (Indian five spice), and berbere. Although fenugreek is primarily grown in India, it's used in cuisines around the world …