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  • How Do I Use Za’atar?

    Posted by Philip Kindleysides on August 22, 2021August 22, 2021

    Popular in Middle Eastern and eastern Mediterranean regions this spice blend adds a fragrant  earthy flavour to your dishes.  Regional variants abound but most blends contain the herbs oragano, savoury, thyme and majoram mixed with …

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  • Sumac

    Posted by Philip Kindleysides on August 8, 2021March 29, 2022

    Sumac is a very small fruit native to several continents, that has an exciting citrus taste. Sumac based dry rubs pair with lamb so well and Australia has lots of lamb. 🙂 Please don’t stop …

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  • Star Anise

    Posted by Philip Kindleysides on August 7, 2021August 7, 2021

    Star Anise is from an evergreen shrub that originally hails from China and Southeast Asia.  It is an important cooking ingredient that imparts an earthy aniseed flavour and aroma. It is also used to in …

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  • Powdered Dashi Stock

    Posted by Philip Kindleysides on April 28, 2021April 29, 2021

    Dashi stock forms the base of many Japanese dishes, imparting a noticeable umami flavour. Traditional dashi is made from kelp and fish (bonito or anchovies) and there are many variants involving mushrooms. I am showing …

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  • Dragon Fruit

    Posted by Philip Kindleysides on April 26, 2021April 26, 2021

    Commonly know as Dragon fruit, the Pitaya is a relative of the cactus and native to the Americas. They are now grown further afield and are relatively expensive.  Their common name comes from the external …

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  • Cloves

    Posted by Philip Kindleysides on April 6, 2021April 18, 2021

    Cloves are a must-have in your spice collection. They are the dried buds of a tree that originally only grew on a few islands in eastern Indonesia. Cloves are very aromatic and impart a slightly …

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  • Baking Powder Vs Baking Soda

    Posted by Philip Kindleysides on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021

    Baking powder and bi-carb soda (also called baking soda) are frequently used in cooking and baking. Although they look similar you don’t want to use them interchangeably! Baking Soda Baking Soda is a salt called …

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  • Cinnamon

    Posted by Philip Kindleysides on January 25, 2021October 1, 2021

    Cinnamon is one of my favourite spices. It is the dried bark of the cinnamon tree and is amazingly aromatic and imparts a warm, spicy and earthy flavour. Long strips of the tree’s bark are …

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  • Chili Pepper: Black Pearl

    Posted by Philip Kindleysides on January 24, 2021January 30, 2021

    This has to be the most attractive chili plant I have in my collection. Despite the fruit’s small size they pack a real punch and the plant is a heavy producer. The fruit starts off …

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