Jun
21
2011

SPICE
One of my favorite spices is the Indonesian long pepper. It is a relative to black pepper but hotter and more complex with hints of bay and ginger. Today, long pepper is an extremely rare ingredient in European and American cuisines. It’s mostly found in Indian, North African, Malaysian, and Indonesian cuisines.
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Apr
30
2011
It is not a flavor combination you come across everyday, but it is one you will not likely forget. The flavor affinities of foie gras encased in white chocolate is the epitome of sweet and savory.

A Study of Hudson Valley Foie Gras
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