Saturday, October 4, 2014

Dijon Mustard...Homemade!!!!

I've been buying Dijon Mustard at the store for years!  I finally made my own...it's fabulous!  And sooooo easy to do, too!

Ingredients:

1 Cup of Brown Mustard Seed

1 Cup of Water (approx, you made need more or less, depending on how thick you like your mustard)
1 tsp of Turmeric
1-2 TBL Apple Cider Vinegar
Pinch of Salt

Mix all the ingredients together in a high speed blender or a Magic Bullet.  I like using the Magic Bullet for this, as it is easier.




***As the ingredients mix together, keep an eye on it and check it often.  Keep it as grainy or creamy as you like.  I love to have some of the grain...it gives dishes a little more umph!!

Enjoy!!

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Spices..."THE BEST PLACES!"

Many people have asked where do I get the "special" spices that I use in my recipes.

When using basic spices such as Garlic Granules,  Basil, Thyme, etc., I usually go to the the Restaurant Store, outside of Philly, in Bensalem, PA.

http://www.therestaurantstore.com/

They have all the basic spices I need.  In addition, they also carry any kind of kitchen supplies I need (Pots, Pans, Utensils, Containers, etc.).

However, for Specialty Spices, such as Curries (such as Vindaloo Curry), Kala Namak, Variety of Peppers, etc. I go to:

http://www.myspicesage.com/

Not only do they carry a massive amount of spices, in different quantities, but they are super fast on their delivery!