Archive for November, 2006

Spicy Indian Herb Butter

November 29, 2006

I am obsessed with all things Indian these days, especially with the men and the spices, so I have been experimenting with using them in herb butters (the herbs and spices, not the men).
Here is one spicy recipe that I like to use on cornbread, crackers, cauliflower/broccoli or in scrambled eggs:
Ingredients:
8 oz European Cultured Butter [...]

The Simplicity of Success

November 24, 2006

Happy Thanksgiving! I’m happy to report that I didn’t finish in last place at the Turkey Trot race today in downtown Dallas. I beat that guy in a wheelchair and that little chihuahua that started after me. Since this was my expectation, that I simply not finish in last place, that means I am successful [...]

For Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This

November 21, 2006

I was lucky enough to attend the Herbal Cornucopia workshop at Texas Discovery Gardens, the only 100% organic public garden in Texas. It was put on in conjunction with the local chapter of the Herb Society of America (www.herbsociety.org). Topices included: herb and spice rubs, herbal butters, flavored vinegars, skin care scrubs, dream pillows & [...]

Why Spice Talk?

November 20, 2006

Passion is the spice of life. We are passionate about those things we feel compelled to think, talk, and act upon: the things that truly interest us at the deepest levels and make life worth it for us as individuals.
If you were told that you had five minutes to write down the name of everything [...]