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In this new ongoing series, I hope to share with you some of my
latest tastings…whether that’s food or beverage items I’ve taste tested; or, a
cooking class I’ve participated in or observed; or, a restaurant I’ve reviewed;
or, a new recipe I’ve created with some of the food items I’m reviewing. I’m just a basic home cook that enjoys
reviewing, tasting, testing, and creating.
For my recipes, you’ll notice that they generally don’t include exact
measurements, as I tend to cook “old school” and rely heavily on my senses. I hope you enjoy each segment…this is a work
in progress, and just like some of my culinary creations, I often surprise
myself with a favorable outcome…and then, too, sometimes the results aren’t
stellar...real life, folks. Enjoy!
~ Palate Pleasing Tastes ~
Crosse & Blackwell Orange Marmalade, Ham Glaze, Major Grey’s
Chutney, Capers, Caramelized Onion Chutney with Peppers, and Rum & Brandy
Mincemeat ~ Since 1706, Crosse & Blackwell has been the definitive company for unique
sweet and savor products that bring the world into the home without a person
having to travel. Each product’s exotic
recipes impart delicious flavors that transform any basic dish and turn it into
something very special.
Marmalade Soy Glazed Salmon Filets, Farro
Butternut Squash & Kale, and Spaghetti Squash
(Photo by T. Herman)
Farro Porcini Mushroom with Meat Sauce (with Capers)
(Photo by T. Herman)
Italian Garbanzo Bean Salad (with Capers)
(Photo by T. Herman)
A few of my recipes on the horizon…Chicken Salad made with Major Grey’s Chutney, curry seasoning,
mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, toasted pecans, diced chicken breast, red grapes,
dried cranberries, and chopped celery…Meat
Loaf glazed with equal parts of Caramelized
Onion Chutney With Peppers and Orange
Marmalade…Pork Roast with Ham Glaze…Apple Pie topped with Rum
& Brandy Mincemeat.
Flavor Chef 100% Certified Organic Bone Broth, Chicken Bone
Broth, Grass Fed Beef Bone Broth, and Chicken Bone Broth Soup with Coconut,
Ginger, Mint, and Lemon ~ Bone broth is a nutrient-dense
by-product of slowly cooking bones and marrow and other ingredients; the longer
the cooking process, the more flavorful and rich the broth becomes. Flavor
Chef has mastered the art of making proper Bone Broth that maximizes the natural flavors and rich mineral content,
making for a very delicious and healthy product. Flavor
Chef only uses grass fed animal bones, organic ingredients like vegetables,
fruits, and aromatic seasonings; the cooking process is done over a very low
heat for as long as twenty-four hours, which maximizes the intensity of flavors
and nutrients, including natural collagen and gelatin. Watch as it’s made…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmFREEpknIo
Anise Rice Pilaf & Chicken
Bone Broth Soup with Coconut, Ginger, Mint and Lemon
(Photo by T. Herman)
Chicken Bone Broth Soup with Chicken Breast & Veggies
(Photo by T. Herman)
Grass Fed Beef Bone Broth, Chicken Thighs, Veggies & Pasta
(Photo by T. Herman)
Jovial Foods 100% Certified Organic Einkorn All-Purpose Flour
and 100% Certified Organic Einkorn Wheat Berries ~ Einkorn
is the world’s most ancient wheat and is a nutrient-dense whole grain that’s packed with more nutrients, vitamins, and
dietary minerals than traditional wheat.
It also has 40% more protein and 15% less starch than commercial wheat, and
is rich in B Vitamins, plus trace minerals, like iron. Einkorn All-Purpose Flour is organically grown on small farms in
Italy and doesn’t contain any GMOs. In using the flour, I found its texture to
be light and was very silky; its color also reminded me of honeysuckle yellow.
Einkorn Organic
Wheat Bread Rolls
(Photo by T. Herman)
Another recipe on the horizon…Harvest Salad…made
with 100% Organic Einkorn Wheat Berries,
toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, red onion, celery, golden raisins, Red
Delicious apples, and citrus vinaigrette.
Pereg 100% Certified Organic Gluten Free Alternative Flours,
Almond Meal, Banana, Chickpea, Buckwheat, Coconut, and Quinoa ~
For those suffering from Celiac Disease, or those who are following the gluten-free
trend, Pereg offers a variety of
certified organic and non-GMO gourmet alternative flours that are easily
adaptable to recipes that relied on traditional wheat gluten-based flour.
Almond Meal Flour & Coconut
Flour Sweet
Heavenly Bites
(Photo by T. Herman)
A few recipe ideas on the horizon…Blinis,
using the Buckwheat Flour…Fried Veggies
(e.g. bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, etc.) coated with either the Quinoa or Chickpea Flours…adding the
Banana Flour to dessert breads.
~ Resources ~
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Be sure to check out these websites and social media outlets for
additional information.
Jovial Foods https://jovialfoods.com
~ In Closing ~
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Culinary curiosity is an adventure, whose path leads to enjoyment. Am I the best cook around, probably not, but,
I’m sure enjoying myself trying out new foods; developing my own recipes; going
to cooking classes, meeting other home cooks, and learning new techniques and
tips; and, experiencing new restaurants.
Lastly, when it comes to your culinary pursuits, be adventurous and
fearless…you never know what you might discover along the way.
That’s it for this edition.
Until the next one, remember to always celebrate yourself and your
culinary curiosity. Happy creating…happy
cooking…happy eating!
By Terry Herman
TERRY HERMAN continues perfecting her passion for food and
wine. She has been covering culinary
related for many years as it relates to wellness and a healthy lifestyle. Her popular blog, Terry's Spa, Beauty and Wellness
Go-To has featured formidable reviews of cookbooks, restaurants, wine and
food, food prep and tools, chef interviews, and coverage of prestigious events
such as International Home+Housewares Show, National Restaurant Show, Sweets
and Snacks Expo, and Food Marketing Institute. She has served as a food judge at the
Bellavita Italian Expo Excellence Awards (Chicago). She has been published since the mid-1990s in
both consumer and trade publications, and is regarded as an expert in spa,
beauty, wellness, travel and lifestyle, and is frequently interviewed by
publications for her expert content. She
has also presented at major industry conferences, and has served with
distinction on numerous governing and advisory boards. She has a background in strategic and qualitative
management, consulting, and motivational speaking. In addition to her blogs, her social media
outreach also includes Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Don’t forget to “Like” her Facebook Page, Terry’s Second Helpings. Please note that the “Comment Section” has
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