Turmeric
Turmeric is the wonder spice of the moment, a tonic for pretty much anything that ails you. Turmeric is botanically known as Curcuma longa, derived from the old Arabic name for saffron (“kurkum”)....
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IT’S EASTER: LET’S TALK ABOUT EGGS Ever wondered which came first: the chicken or the egg? Well, the ancient Egyptians, Persians, Phoenicians and Hindus all believed the world was hatched from an...
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Cooking in the Tropics: Beans Beans have been an important source of protein throughout human history. Beans have been cultivated in Thailand since the early seventh millennium BCE (predating...
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Ceviche is a Peruvian specialty made from fresh raw fish marinated in citrus juices, such as lemon or lime, and spiced with aji or chili peppers. Prior to colonization, there were no citrus trees in...
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WEDDINGS: HOW DO YOU CELEBRATE? My first catering job was at The Loft in NYC, where a group of predominately Irish Catholic waiters began every gig with the question: Chuppa up or chuppa down? We...
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