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Sumac

  • by Chef Rick Powless
  • Posted on March 20, 2017March 20, 2017

Sumac is a red or purplish-red powdered spice made from the berries and occasionally the…

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Juniper Berries

  • by Chef Rick Powless
  • Posted on March 15, 2017March 15, 2017

A juniper berry is the female seed cone produced by the various species of junipers.  It is not a true berry but…

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Truffles

  • by Chef Rick Powless
  • Posted on February 27, 2017February 27, 2017

There is something about the nature of truffles that have captivated people for over a…

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Arugula

  • by Chef Rick Powless
  • Posted on January 26, 2017January 26, 2017

Arugula (otherwise known as rocket, roquette, rugula and rucola) is a dark green salad leaf…

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The Christmas Wreath

  • by Chef Rick Powless
  • Posted on December 22, 2016December 22, 2016

Wreaths are more than just decorations. If you’re driving through town during the Holiday Season,…

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Kale

  • by Chef Rick Powless
  • Posted on September 27, 2016September 27, 2016

Kale was first cultivated from wild varieties by the Greeks and Romans and later spread…

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The Marshmallow

  • by Chef Rick Powless
  • Posted on July 22, 2016August 17, 2016

Marshmallows had a medicinal use?  Who knew! Marshmallows came from the sweet sap of the…

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