Spices

Holiday Spices: Festive Flavors for Your Health

Holiday Spices: Festive Flavors for Your Health

The festive season brings delightful tastes and aromas, many of which originate from spices that have been utilized for centuries. These fragrant spices have been passed down through generations, infusing holiday dishes with warmth, depth, and tradition. But beyond enhancing the flavors of our favorite holiday treats and drinks, these spices carry impressive health benefits that often go unnoticed. 

From supporting immune function to aiding digestion and reducing inflammation, these powerful ingredients are as beneficial for our well-being as they are for our taste buds. Embracing the healthful properties of these festive spices can turn each dish into an opportunity to nourish your body while enjoying the holiday cheer. 

Here are some of my favorites:

Growing Herbs and Spices Indoors for Flavorful Cuisines

Growing Herbs and Spices Indoors for Flavorful Cuisines

When it comes to flavor and health with cooking, herbs can make all the difference. The right blend of herbs can take a dish from bland to mouth-watering, and the best chefs know how to use them to create unique unforgettable flavors. 

The good thing is- we don’t need to be chefs to use herbs in our cooking. 

In this blog, we are going to talk about different cuisines, how to make your dishes taste more authentic and enjoyable, and then some of the best herbs you can use to add flavor to your cooking. 

Then, to make it easy and accessible for you to have herbs on hand, consider growing herbs and spices at home. Not only are these plants relatively low maintenance, but they can also be grown on a window sill or balcony with minimal effort. I’ll show you some simple herb growing tips to get your own herb garden growing. 

Let’s start with some common herbs to use in your cooking. There are many different herbs and spices that can be used to add flavor to your food. When choosing herbs for your next meal, consider what cuisine you're making and choose accordingly.

The 12 Healthiest Herbs and Spices To Have In Your Kitchen

The 12 Healthiest Herbs and Spices To Have In Your Kitchen

Do you like to cook? Whether you are a comfortable chef in your own kitchen or you struggle to put together dinner every night- an easy way to improve the flavor and health of our meals is by adding some herbs and spices to our cooking. 

Today we are going to take a look at the spices in your spice rack to ensure you have the flavors on hand to create delicious meals, while also help boosting the nutritional value of your meals. 

Here are 12 of the most essential herbs and spices to have on hand in your kitchen.

Unique Chili Ingredients

Chili is one of those dishes that can be made a million different ways, with endless possibilities for ingredients. You’ve probably heard of or even attended a chili cook off because everyone has their own favorite recipe for this.

In my house, chili is a cold weather staple, and learning a few new ways to enjoy it can help you add a new recipe or two to your meal rotation this season.

While traditional recipes typically call for beans, tomatoes, and ground beef, this hearty dish has no hard and fast rules. This makes chili a great dish to experiment with different ingredients to create unique flavor profiles. Here are some unusual chili additions you can try this season.