Spice Man

Spices for your Organic Spice Rack

One of the questions that we get from kitchen cooks, who are setting up, is about what they need to buy for their spice rack to be sure they have the basic spices and herbs on hand. Seems like a fair question, but is really difficult to answer without l... Read >

Roasting a Pig – Seven Keys to Success

The 4th of July weekend is always a great family and neighborhood gathering date and when there are numbers to feed roasting a pig is a wonderful choice. This year marked the fifth pig we put on the roaster and it certainly was one of the best. Her... Read >

Organic Seasoning Mixes are Popular Choices

The evolution of “helper” type mixes has come a long way in a pretty short period of time. No doubt the use of the “ hamburger helper type” has had a good run with American Mom’s, especially in an economy where budget conscience homemakers are looking fo... Read >

3 Tips for Battling Food Price Increases.

If you are trying to figure out how to keep your grocery bill in line without sacrificing your ability to provide a healthy and balanced meal plan for your family then join the crowd. As food prices raise, we are all tightening the budget, but you don’t ... Read >

Organic Pepper – If There is Only One Choice.

If you had to choose and could only pick one spice for your spice rack, let me suggest that pepper is the choice. Most would suggest that salt is the answer to this rather rhetorical question, and no one would argue with the selection, but pepper has so ... Read >

Herb Encrusted Beef Tenderloin – Grill Time Special

A special event or holiday gathering with family and friends might just require something different than the normal BBQ fare. Beef tenderloin could be just the right alternative. Pound for pound it is a cost effective way to serve a quality main course a... Read >

Organic Spices – A part of the Trent.

One of the fastest growing elements of the food business is the move toward organic foods and specifically the use of organic spices in the kitchen. No question that a large part of this increase has been driven by consumer health issue. A major study... Read >

Organic Herbs – Planting Tips

The first decision you need to make comes with the question “What do I want to harvest"? Herbs are used for Culinary, Medicinal, Fragrance, and Decorative Dyes. Don’t make the mistake of trying to do it all. It’s best to plant and grow what you can tak... Read >

Finding and Cooking Morel Mushrooms

Spring Time in North America can only mean one thing for lovers of Morel Mushrooms; it’s time to get excited about the prospect of the “hunt" and the delight of preparing and cooking morel mushrooms for family and friends. There are not a lot of secrets ... Read >

Organic Oregano – You Make the Choice.

Oregano is certainly one of the must have’s in your kitchen and combines with basil and thyme as a cornerstone for the big three in Italian cooking. History records that oregano became popular when soldiers from the Second World War returned to the US an... Read >

Keep Your Spices and Seasonings Fresh

Don’t loose the value of your investment in buying quality organic spices and seasonings because you failed the test for proper storage and handling. Here are a few tips to help you get the best results: * Refrigerate or freeze oil-rich sees. Poppy an... Read >