I call this group of spices “The Magnificent Seven.” These spices are what I use when I wanna show off…or if I get hella sick of the same food flavors…or if I am feeling like connecting with my own cultural roots or that of another. These are which ones you should add in after you have the 10 BASICS. See my other post for that one.
Read MoreThe spices are making this list for the following reasons: VERSATILITY, AVAILABILITY, SHELF LIFE. I want to suggest these things to you so that you can use them (in multiple dishes), find them (even if you live in a ghetto ass mess or some random podunk town), and keep them for a time that has some value to it. Spend $3 today…keep it till 2020! Now for the list:
Read MoreDon’t Be a BASIC BETTY Who Doesn’t Use Salt
Salt is our friend. It balances our electrolytes, it helps balance out potassium in our bodies, in the US it is sold with iodine in it as well, and it helps preserve things and brings to life other naturally occurring flavors. TOO MUCH is bad…but too little is also quite detrimental to a dish.
