NEW TASTINGS ~ TWO

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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

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Farro Porcini Mushroom with Meat Sauce (with Capers)

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Italian Garbanzo Bean Salad (with Capers)

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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

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Chicken Bone Broth Soup with Chicken Breast & Veggies

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Grass Fed Beef Bone Broth, Chicken Thighs, Veggies & Pasta

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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

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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

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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.

Crosse & Blackwell http://www.crosseandblackwell.com 

Flavor Chef http://theflavorchef.com/bone-broth 

Jovial Foods https://jovialfoods.com 

Pereg Flours https://www.pereg-spices.com/Alternative-Flours-Dept/28/

~ 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 been disabled.  For additional information, email her at terry.herman@gmail.com.

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