Flavor First

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A Taste Of Italy
March 2020
Although we can potentially identify hundreds of different flavors, our tongue registers just five basic tastes.
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Food of the Gods – Mayan Pumpkin Seed Dip
February 2020
Aside from a few brief trips to Mexico, I haven’t yet travelled beyond Mazatlán or Mexico City.
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A Happy Healthy New Year!
January 2020
Whether you’re trying to check out a vegetarian lifestyle or simply want to increase your vegetable intake this year – either way, you’re making a great choice.
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Larb
December 2019
Like a curry in India, or a mole in Mexico, most Laotian families have their own spice combination for their country’s national dish, Larb.
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Japanese Street Food - Okonomiyaki
(also known as Umamibomb!)
November 2020
This year, my primary culinary focus has been all things Japanese. Partly, because I love the simplicity of the dishes...
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The Ultimate Comfort Food: Soup
October 2019
Cans, boxes, cartons and packets – it’s easy to find convenient soups or soup mixes to create our favorite comfort food in minutes.
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Falling for Risotto
September 2019
Many people choose to follow restrictive eating plans these days, whether it’s to lose weight or to restrict certain nutrients (such as carbohydrates) or a specific compound (such as the gluten protein) from their diets. For that reason, I tend to not write about grains as frequently as I used to.
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Is the Raw Food Diet a Half-Baked Idea?
August 2019
The raw food diet has been touted for a variety of health benefits, including weight loss, increased energy and better digestion.
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Marvelous Mushrooms
July 2019
Growing up in Minnesota, my first taste of mushrooms wasn’t terribly gourmet.
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