Here is a roundup of December`s blog post on the My Plant Base Plate blog. The highlight of this month has been our “13 Days of Spices” series – where we learnt 13 spices over 13 days here on the blog. Take a look.
From Chickpeas, With Love Book Launch Day
I celebrated the book launch of “From Chickpeas, With Love”. Now I have both physical and digital copes of my first recipe book available.
13 Days of Spices
Welcome to 13 Days of Spices. A series where we cover 13 different spices over 13 days from December 8 – 20.
- 13 Days of Spices ~ Day 1 Cinnamon
Welcome to 13 Days of Spices. A series where we cover 13 different spices over 13 days from December 8 – 20. For Day 1, we are starting off with Cinnamon. Cinnamon is one of the most common pantry spices. You may already have cinnamon… Read more: 13 Days of Spices ~ Day 1 Cinnamon - 13 Days of Spices ~ Day 2 Nutmeg
13 Days of Spices. A series where we cover 13 different spices over 13 days from December 8 – 20. For Day 2, we are learning about Nutmeg. A potent and flavorful spice. Nutmeg (myristica fragrans) is a dried seed of the nutmeg fruit from… Read more: 13 Days of Spices ~ Day 2 Nutmeg - 13 Days of Spices ~ Day 3 Mace
13 Days of Spices. A series where we cover 13 different spices over 13 days from December 8 – 20. For Day 3, we are learning about Mace. Mace is the dried fibrous covering of the nutmeg shell. Naturally bright red, the mace become brown… Read more: 13 Days of Spices ~ Day 3 Mace - 13 Days of Spices ~ Day 4 Cloves
Welcome back to 13 Days of Spices. A series where we cover 13 different spices over 13 days from December 8 – 20. For Day 3, we are learning about Cloves. Cloves are part of the nutmeg family like Nutmeg. They are the dried flowers… Read more: 13 Days of Spices ~ Day 4 Cloves - 13 Days of Spices ~ Day 5 Allspice
If you have ever heard of, been to, or ate Caribbean food then you might recognize Allspice. Welcome back to 13 Days of Spices. A series where we cover 13 different spices over 13 days from December 8 – 20. For Day 5, we are… Read more: 13 Days of Spices ~ Day 5 Allspice - 13 Days of Spices ~ Day 6 Star Anise
Welcome back to 13 Days of Spices. A series where we cover 13 different spices over 13 days from December 8 – 20. For Day 6, we are learning about Star Anise. Star Anise (Illicium verum) is a star shaped spice that have 8 points… Read more: 13 Days of Spices ~ Day 6 Star Anise - 13 Days of Spices ~ Day 7 Bay Leaf
My Grandma just sent a brown bag full of locally grown bay leaf. So, let`s talk about Bay Leaf for Day 7 of 13 Days of Spices. A series where we cover 13 different spices over 13 days from December 8 – 20. Bay Leaf… Read more: 13 Days of Spices ~ Day 7 Bay Leaf - 13 Days of Spices ~ Day 8 Orange Peel
Did you know that you use the peel or skin of oranges as a spice? Save those peels the next time you eat an orange. Welcome back to 13 Days of Spices. A series where we cover 13 different spices over 13 days from December… Read more: 13 Days of Spices ~ Day 8 Orange Peel - 13 Days of Spices ~ Day 9 Ginger
If there is one spice, I cannot be without it is Ginger. I use ginger daily. Read this post and find out why you should too. Welcome to 13 Days of Spices. A series where we cover 13 different spices over 13 days from December… Read more: 13 Days of Spices ~ Day 9 Ginger - 13 Days of Spices ~ Day 10 Turmeric
Natures yellow food coloring coming the form of a root. Yes, that is right. Turmeric is bright yellow root that will add a bright yellow color to your meals (and your hands). Welcome back to 13 Days of Spices. A series where we cover 13… Read more: 13 Days of Spices ~ Day 10 Turmeric - 13 Days of Spices – Day 11 Cardamon
Did you know that Cardamon is the world 3rd most expensive spice after Saffron and Vanilla? Welcome back to 13 Days of Spices. A series where we cover 13 different spices over 13 days here on my blog. For Day 11 we are covering Cardamon.… Read more: 13 Days of Spices – Day 11 Cardamon - 13 Days of Spices – Day 12 Cayenne
For Day 12 we are heating things up with Cayenne. If you ask me what goes into every savory meal I cook, the answer would be cayenne. You will find a healthy amount of cayenne pepper sprinkled on my finished plate. Welcome back to 13… Read more: 13 Days of Spices – Day 12 Cayenne - 13 Days of Spices – Day 13 Curry Powder
Welcome to the 13th and final day of 13 Days of Spices. A series where we cover 13 different spices over 13 days here on my blog. This series has been a true blast to write and share with you. I truly hope that you… Read more: 13 Days of Spices – Day 13 Curry Powder
Tahini Coffee with Almond Milk
Start your week off right with a hot mug of this delicious Tahini Coffee with Almond Milk. Imagine the taste of creamy nutty tahini mixed with strong espresso coffee, balanced out with a generous pour of almond mix and sweetened with evaporated cane juice (panela). A dash of cinnamon powder adds spice and flavor.
Let me know your favorite blog post from this month in the comments below. Thank you for reading.
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