Spices are an integral part of our daily lives. We use it our foods, drinks, perfumes and to some extent the medication that we take. When comes to food and drinks, endless variations and combinations exist to tantalise and tease the taste-buds taking one on a virtual journey across the globe.
Spices over the centuries have traveled and taken prominence in various countries leading to the distinctive culinary tastes which have become a marker of that country's culture. Cardamom for example, has been associated with Indian cuisine that it has found its way on one of its stamps.
I was always fascinated by exotic foods and have searched for books on the subject. Like all westerners, I too was not receptive to the taste of these foods, but curiosity however, got the better of me and I sought out these new culinary adventures. Today, I live always seeking out new tastes and flavours that have come to represent and identify various cultures of the world. Centre stage to all of this are spices; those that are typical to a country and the way they are combined.
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The purpose of this blog is to highlight the various uses of spices, it also seeks to:
- help the average Trinbagonian transition from the curries that they know to the exotic flavours of India;
- explore new and innovative uses of spices
- highlight other traditional uses of spices including home remedies
- invite contributions and comments on your own experiences and explore and other areas of interest that you may have.
So I invite you to take that journey with me and let your taste buds dance in ecstacy!
Until next time.
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