Sometimes texture can be just as important to a dish as flavor. It’s harder to enjoy something that’s just a bowl of mush. Ok, aside from perhaps enjoying a whole dinner of say, mashed potatoes with copious amounts of butter or oodles of macaroni and cheese. I have those days, too. But sometimes there are… Read More Unexpected Savory | Cumin Granola
This is truly and honestly my most favorite soup of all time. It is creamy and comforting, spicy and flavorful. It is African-influenced. It is at once modern and familiar. And while you’ll need a handful of spices (have you been building your spice cabinet?), the technique is simple and fairly quick. I first came… Read More My Most Favorite Soup | Spicy Senegalese Peanut
In Georgian cooking, Khmeli Suneli is a spice mix that can be used as a dry rub or as an enhancement to soups and stews. It is essentially a curry, since it’s just a mix of spices. You can choose to use all dried ingredients, or include some fresh, if you have it or it’s… Read More Mix This | Georgian ‘Curry’ Mix
I haven’t made a whole lot of pork lately. I’ve been swooning over spice-rubbed chicken, braising all manner of cuts beef, and grilling plenty of fish. I think pork needs its due. I am a big fan, particularly of bacon and pork belly. It must be the fat. But what about the old standby favorites? … Read More Local Foods Week | Brining Two Kinds of Pork
I love the folks at North Market Spices. I love Ben. I adore his mom, Cindy. Cherub loves Cindy. Loves, loves, loves. You get tremendous service from the Walters family there. They have everything you could possibly need. Plus some things you might not have realized you need. It’s a fun shop. Right now they… Read More Giveaway of the Day | North Market Spices Gift
The turkey coma is fading, the leftover turkey carcass is simmering on the stove for stock, and now you can start thinking about what to do about your holiday gifts. ‘Tis the season to be giving! Perhaps you’ve got a friend or family member that loves all things food, or all things Ohio or all things fabulous. … Read More The Official Persephone’s Kitchen Holiday Gift Guide
I’m so excited for you, dear reader. Persephone has presents. Surprises for you on the terrace! I’ve written about a few of my favorite things and now, they are here, in my Kitchen, waiting to be given away. Beginning this Friday, I’ll be doing a giveaway a day for a week. The kind folks at… Read More Presents from Persephone’s Kitchen | A Week of Giveaways
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