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| This vintage Three Mountaineers spice rack is one of my favorite things. |
June 27, 2011
Sometimes, I tweak recipes to make them more succulent. Adding a little more of the right spice or experimenting with a new one can turn a good recipe into a savory one. If you're adventurous, take a bite or spoonful of a finished dish and add a few grains or a tiny piece of whatever herb or spice you think will kick it up. This helps you decide whether you like the added flavor. Or not.
A secret to great cooking is learning which spices and flavors combine well
with certain foods. One of my first prized possessions was a 1965 vintage Three
Mountaineers Spice Rack. This wooden rack includes comprehensive charts –
inside and out – to help you combine herbs and spices with foods. Over the
years, I’ve discovered many spices that make all the difference in preparing
flavorful dishes. Plus my herb and spice rack makes fussy eaters in my family
gobble up their vegetables (and sometimes even ask for more).
If you're interested in becoming adventurous with spices, check out the following links:
If you're interested in becoming adventurous with spices, check out the following links:
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