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Who First Used Herbs & Spices for Food?

Written records show Ancient Egypt, India, and China first used herbs to enhance flavor and keep food fresh. Historically, herbs and spices have been around millions of years ago as these flowering plants co-evolved with all the living things around. Ancient Egypt wrapped meat using the leaves of bush and discovered how the process has enhanced the flavor of the meat. Uncovering this, spices and herbs became an effective way in masking unpleasant tastes and odors of food, until eventually unearthing the wonderful zest and aroma of some herbs in improving the flavor of food. Over the years, people began to distinguish the herbs used as flavor enhancers from those used for medicinal purposes through their pleasant or agreeable odor.  Early on, ancient India have black pepper, turmeric, and cinnamon as among the spices used for culinary and health purposes. Turmeric and cardamom are spices indigenous to the region and have been cultivated in the gardens of Babylon as early as the 8th cent
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How to Cook Like a Gourmet

Disclaimer : This post contains affiliate links which means I may earn a small commission if you buy an item. Thanks to the distinct and splendid manner of preparing food around the world, "gourmet" has gone from the concept of lavish haute cuisine to a mainstay of healthy kitchens. It remains and will always stand "luxurious" that it will forever have you rethinking the bland food escapades from Sundays past. Many do not realize that healthy cooking is already gourmet cooking. Although what's more obvious about the latter is presenting food in a way that awakens the eye and palate, taking extra care to prepare already leads to gourmet home food. Blending herbs and spices interestingly will add flavor to the typical bland food. How to Cook Like a Gourmet? In gourmet cooking, each ingredient has its own zest that only awaits to be unveiled. C ooking a dish with pure and authentic spices delivers a unique taste. You get to experiment and discover new flavors. Woul
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Modern Pudding Recipes Cooked the Old-Fashioned Way

With all the  types of pudding from the 14th-century British porridge and the English meat-based favorite of the 17th century, down to the cake-like version of the 18th era, and the famous American custard form of the present-day; any of your pudding masterpieces were born from these traditions. Growing up, I thought there is only the old bread variety that my mother would soak in milk. So it was all like getting batter pudding every time but just more on the sweeter side. With modern versions today like that which resembles a jelly-like texture, it's no wonder why puddings are among a favorite delicacy the world loves. What do you think of these two modern pudding recipes cooked the old-fashioned way? Fruit-Cocktail Pudding Ingredients 5 cups of bread torn into pieces 2 cups of sugar 1 cup butter (not margarine) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) 8 eggs, slightly beaten 2 cans fruit cocktail (or fresh fruits) chopped nuts (optional) Whipped cream (optional) Directions In a mix
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My Leafy Sister and Her Favorite Grass

This post was originally published on Dec 3, 2011 Care for a glass of   leafy drink ? What about a dip in herbs, or a dash of powdered grass on your sunny-side-up breakfast?  Yes, grass. Just one of my sister's typical days.  I think it's the desire to be healthy and s ince the idea is going back to basic - I'm in! So "Grass, please?" Lol . 👍 If you're used to the taste of processed foods, then her  ground sage, cinnamon , or  thyme sprinkled on your food may not be delicious. Of course, not every one of us likes a slightly "leafy" taste. However, my sister is right. The diet we choose is our foundation. We may not like the taste of raw or plant-based foods, nor do we have to sacrifice the flavors we love in order to be healthy, but an open mind certainly can prove this to ourselves, too. The Green Drink Give her soda or green tea, and she'll pick the oozing steepness of green tea over a cold drink. Or, if she must take the soda, she'll be
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7 Uses of Your Leftover Bread

This post was originally published on March 14, 2013. Most of us always have bread in the house and whether it's home-baked or store-bought, we seem to keep getting leftover bread. Have you ever caught yourself staring at a stale bread that you can't afford to throw away? Leftover bread can be used. Here are what I find the best suggestions to convert them into something new and delicious.   Note:  This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase. _____ Bake it one more time                                                                                                                                      If you have more than just a few slices left, spritz the surface of the loaf with a little water and bake it in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes. You can spread margarine on both sides of the slices and sprinkle it with brown sugar before baking or toasting. Everyone loves buttered-toasted bread. You can toast, bake, and
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8 Gluten-Free Flour to Replace Gluten in Your Recipes

Gluten is a compound of proteins commonly found in wheat and other related grains that work as a binder in food. It is the reason for that "stretchy" effect that's so appetizing to look in your pizza dough. To cut it short, gluten is responsible for the chewiness of baked goods. You've probably spotted organic flours or that which says "gluten-free" while shopping for grocery items, but you may not have given attention. As it turns out, you should have been using this flour option not only as a great flour substitute but also for health reasons.  Choosing gluten-free flour doesn't mean staying away from your flour-filled goodies. Rather, it is a matter of figuring out what best replaces gluten in your recipes. This is ideal for people who are allergic to gluten. Alternative flours, also have high amounts of protein, vitamins, minerals, and fiber than white and wheat flours. This increases the food's nutritional value in the flour while adding new
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