It’s Wednesday and that means rich and fragrant chicken tika masala at my favorite Indian restaurant. I also like to make curries at home and I found a great source for complete spice blends.
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Want to have the “ultimate spice experience?” Check out www.herbies.com.au. Not only is there an enormous range of culinary spices, but there is a spicy newsletter, spice facts and a totally user friendly on-line shopping catalogue that organizes spices alphabetically and also lists a slew of pre-packaged spice kits like “Aphrodisiac,” a kit of chili powder, nutmeg, cardamom, saffron and cumin that comes tucked into a sexy black satin box.

Chives, part of the same botanical family as onions, scallions and garlic, have a delightful flavor. Snipped chives sprinkled in vichyssoise, that rich, creamy potato-and-leek soup that’s served cold, is a crowning touch.
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Ever tried running a search on the word yummy? Well, the number of hits is astounding, but after weeding through the mass, I found a really, um, yummy site.
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This product probably falls into the “Now I’ve seen it all” category, but who can resist the allure of a drink that is said to have anti-aging, super-hydrating, and anti-acne properties? Not me. And who would have guessed that this product is…water, flavored water.
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I am a cola fiend - cola drinks, cola gummies, even cola chewing gum -I love the tangy-sweet, mildly chocolate-like flavor. With so many commercial colas on the market, it’s refreshing to find one with home-brew feel, zippy flavor and real Kola Nut.
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At Barclay Prime Steak House in Philly, Chef Todd Mark Miller has concocted a $100 version of the Philly Cheesesteak with shaved kobe beef, foie gras, triple cream Taleggio cheese and carmelized shallots on an artisan-bread bun.

Chef is clearly a fan of foie because his menu also offers a foie gras peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

I love sausage and today’s markets offer such a huge amount of sausages it’s sometimes difficult to choose. So, I’m always on the look-out for a new or interesting twist. While there is nothing necessarily new about wild boar sauasage, what is special is finding links that stay juicy, are full-flavored and are in a word, delicious.
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Fans of traditional peanut butter will love the outrageous flavor riffs of their favorite spread by a company called Peanut Better.
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There’s a cool foodie way to wish someone Happy Birthday, say “I love you,” or celebrate an event - and the recipient will eat it up.
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