NAOMI BRAEDEN - Spice Mixes Recipes

Spice Mixes Recipes A Seasoning Cook Book That Would Transform Your Kitchen With The Best Spices Mix From Around The World Naomi Braeden Copyright 2017 Naomi Braeden All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. Limit of Liability The information in this book is solely for informational purposes, not as a medical instruction to replace the advice of your physician or as a replacement for any treatment prescribed by your physician. The author and publisher do not take responsibility for any possible consequences from any treatment, procedure, exercise, dietary modification, action or application of medication which results from reading or following the information contained in this book. If you are ill or suspect that you have a medical problem, we strongly encourage you to consult your medical, health, or other competent professional before adopting any of the suggestions in this book or drawing inferences from it. This book and the authors opinions are solely for informational and educational purposes.

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T he uses of spices in our every day cooking cannot be overestimated; our cooking and dishes will be bland if nature didnt give us spices to add to our cooking. From the pepper and simple table salt, or cumin or cinnamon that gives our dishes that sweet smelling aroma, taste and flavor. Spices have over the years made meals more appetizing, and global cuisines have been identified by the spices they are flavored by. They have this unusual transforming power; spices could either awaken our taste buds or gives us aroma or a touch of heat. History has it that most of this readily available spice or seasoning that we pick up easily at the market, had at some time been very expensive, and kings would wage wars just to get few bags.

It takes a few kitchen practices here and there to get a handle on the usage of spices and seasonings in correct proportions and servings. Using new ingredients will help you discover new flavors that you will enjoy; and it will open you up to other countries, cultures, and civilizations. P umpkin Pie Spice

F resh whole spice like 'all spice' or 'nutmeg' or 'cinnamon', is better compared to the store-bought-already-grinded variants. If you get the whole spice and then blend, crush or grind them, the aromas are tangibly noticeable compared to their prepackaged and preground counterparts. Another spice miracle you can get is by toasting a spice before grinding, it gives a whole new level to the aroma and flavor experience. I will suggest you grind most of your spices fresh.

But if you are extremely busy you can always get store bought prepackaged and preground spices The recent times has seen a great turn around in home cooked meals, as we are more opened to try out exotic spices from all over the world. All thanks to Food television and the Celebrity chef movement. As Americans we are developing hunger for such organic gems as turmeric, curry, coriander, ancho chili, fennel, saffron and anise. S audi Kabal Spice Mix

G rowing up I had always thought that spices last forever! Not knowing that every spice has a shelf life. Seeing this spices stay for years in my mom's cupboard gave me an idea they lived forever. Once a spice stays pasts its shelf life, it loses its savor, flavor and usefulness.

The secret to knowing whether or not a spice is still good is in its aroma. When opened cinnamon should have a really good cinnamon burst. If the strength of the aroma reduces then its probably past its prime. When you open a Jar of green herbs or oregano; ideally you should get a strong pop. You should also look at the color; most time greener spices loose color as they age.

W hen a spice is stored properly, they have an average shelf life of 6 - 9 months.

Please make sure you use fresh spice. The best way to store your spice is after having them ground, store them in Fido jars with lids that clamp down on rubber gaskets (keeping the spice airtight). Mason jars are not bad also. Just make sure that any container you are using is airtight. You can also make note of the date of purchase on the jar, and the estimated date of expiry.

T he life of a dish is in the spices used.

Spices bring out rich colors, beautiful flavors, sweet aromas, and that deliciousness we get on a daily basis as we apply them to our cooking. There are several spices scattered abroad; from many countries, cultures and civilizations. These spices have become a very important part of our cooking routine. Indians have one of the most flavorful cuisines in the world and they are not ashamed to use spices frequently in their dishes; from the cholle to the homemade chai tea brims with spices.

D ictionary.com defines a spice as any of a class of pungent or aromatic substances of vegetable origin, as pepper, cinnamon, or cloves, used as seasoning, preservatives, etc. spice was the dried and ground seeds, fruits, roots and stalk of a plant; whereas herbs was the leaves of this plants. spice was the dried and ground seeds, fruits, roots and stalk of a plant; whereas herbs was the leaves of this plants.

Today, a spice is basically anything that gives food its flavour or color. Here are ten very common spices with their applications, taste and health benefits... Note: I did not write anything about Pepper and Salt, because I assume their uses are already common knowledge.

A pplication: American desserts, Mexican chocolate, Middle Eastern savory dishes Taste: woody, sweet-spicy. Benefits For Your Health: Serves to fight against infection, it regulates blood sugar, helps to balance hormone in women A pplication: Curries, tamil cuisine, dyeing, giving color to mustard condiments Taste: Slightly bitter, earthy, slightly peppery Benefits For Your Health: It serves as a natural painkiller, it is used to detoxify the liver and it is also used in the treatment of arthritis. A pplication: Mediterranean, Hungarian, egg recipes, tomato-based sauces, Taste: hot-spicy, smoky, bitter, sweet.

Benefits For Your Health: Serves as a natural energizer and stimulant, it is rich as an antioxidant, and it also acts as an antibacterial agent

A pplication: Indian cuisines, Eggnog, Indonesian cuisines and Caribbean drinks Taste: Earthy, Nutty, and mildly Benefits For Your Health: It is serves as a treatment for bad breathe, Indigestion relief, it detoxifies the kidney and liver. A pplication: Asian cuisines, Western sweet foods and European cuisines Taste: Tangy, sweet-spicy Benefits For Your Health: It is used for relief treatment of menstrual cramps, relief treatment of heartburn and cure motion sickness, and also serves as a relief treatment for cold. Next page