Eco(nomy) Savvy (Tucson Weekly)
Times are tough—so buy holiday gifts for loved ones at these amazing independent stores Indian food: It's all about the spices (Austin American-Statesman)
Cooking teacher from India explains the ways her native food is flavored. Chaya Rao's pantry must be the envy of her Southwest Austin neighbors. Making Espresso at Home Can Save Consumers Nearly $2,000 per Year (PR Newswir...
The team at Seattle Coffee Gear has determined an annual savings of up to $1948.68 in the first year by analyzing three different classes of espresso machines and balancing it against the cost of the average American's daily coffee consumption. Trade secrets: Top chefs reveal their guilty pleasures (Independent)
What is Valentine Warner's guiltiest pleasure? What was Angela Hartnett's real-life kitchen nightmare? And what does Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall want for Christmas? Do-it-yourself spice blends (San Jose Mercury News)
Walk the spice aisle of any store and commercial blends abound. But make your own and you'll be delighted at how fresh, vibrant and aromatic the flavors are. For more flavor spice it up (Orlando Sentinel)
Bold Cajun blends, Chinese five-spice powder, Caribbean jerk, garam masala from India, Middle Eastern baharat, Thai green curry paste - each of these blends of spices and herbs has its origins as a cornerstone of a regional cuisine. Traditionally developed over time and honed through generations, spice blends are calculated combinations of fresh or dry ingredients that create a symphony of ...
