Cinnamon

Cinnamon is slightly sweet, slightly earthy and slightly hot.

Cinnamon is slightly sweet, slightly earthy and slightly hot.

… to microwave corn. I had a virgin run the other night microwaving a corn cob. Yes, yes, I know, it’s not exactly a revolutionary thing to do at my age … but for me it was a brand-new experience.

Cake time! It’s easy when you know how.

Crêpes 101, everything you need to know.

Whoa – limes are a riddle. Persian limes are not grown in Persia. Mexican limes originated in Malaysia. South Indian limes are sweet, not sour!

This humdinger of a hot mixture is pretty much a staple of North African cuisine. Its heat can vary from explosive to mild. You might find it in powdered form, which can be used as a sprinkle or rub, or mixed to a paste with water and/or oil. I love the way it gives mundane meat, vegetable and grain dishes a rev up.

Letting a dill plant go to flower reaps rewards.
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