Mint is my hero, because it ended my killing spree. You see, ever since I was a child, I was known for a really bad …
Spice of the Month
Spice of the Month
iSPICE – Kaffir Lime Leaves, October 2009
True story: I called a certain organic grocery store to ask whether it carried kaffir lime leaves. The response: “Is that some kind of a …
iSPICE – Cloves, Washington Post online, September 2009
Unfortunately, my very first memory of cloves is associated with pain. It was excruciating. I must have been about 10, with a horrid toothache. My …
iSPICE – herbes de Provence, Washington Post online
I dont think I have ever followed a recipe when using thismagical mix. Why you ask? Read more to find out along with my delicious interview with …
iSPICE talks Nutmeg!!!
Love it? How do you use it? Tell me more here! The featured recipe is a spinach and ricotta ravioli with nutmeg in sage butter. Amazing!!
iSPICE loves Star Anise.. do you? September 2009
I love the flavor of star anise. Do you use it? Would love to hear your thoughts. Read my piece here.
iSPICE talks Tarragon
Do you use it? Do you love it? Tell me all about it — http://voices.washingtonpost.com/all-we-can-eat/i-spice/a-couple-of-months-ago.html
iSPICE – Coriander and Cilantro
What a fun herb and spice to talk about. I talked with Rulhman and David Leite and they share their fun insights – http://voices.washingtonpost.com/all-we-can-eat/i-spice/i-spice-cilantro.html#comments
iSPICE – Peri Peri, July 2009
I love Peri-Peri.. Do you? Tell me more. Here is thisweek's piece.
iSPICE – Parsley, June 2009
I talked to Mark Bittman about why he loves parsley and he shared his truly wonderful recipe for parsley pesto for this edition of iSpice. …