Cumin is quite easily one of my favorite spices to use in cooking. The love affair began when I was in college and knew how to make approximately one recipe from scratch: chili with ground beef or turkey, pinto beans, tomatoes and a combination of chili powder and cumin. Of course, in college, I didn’t know what else to do with the spice so I would end up throwing out half-used jars at the end of each semester.…
It’s time to move beyond the cheese board, whether you’re planning your next dinner party or ordering from your favorite restaurant menu. A charcuterie and cheese board is the perfect way to feed a crowd. Charcuterie, which is the branch of cooking devoted to prepared meat products, primarily pork products like bacon, ham, sausage, terrines, pâtés, and confit, are gaining popularity. Whether you want to add complementary cheeses, or bypass the cheese altogether, a charcuterie and cheese board is the…
