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Our Blog | Recipes, insight and food stories at Slofoodgroup
What is Sumac?
Sumac is a vibrant spice used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking. Learn how to use it, what it tastes like, where to buy it, how to look for quality, and what to substitute if you don't have any on hand.
How to Make Pure Cacao Extract from Scratch
Learn how to make chocolate extract at home with just cacao nibs and vodka. This DIY chocolate extract recipe adds rich, deep flavor to your favorite recipes.
How to Make Spice Blends At Home
Learn how to create fresh, flavorful DIY spice blends with tips on tools, sourcing, storage, and recipes for taco seasoning, garam masala, and more.
Will Spices Go Bad?
Having a deeper understanding of a given spice’s shelf life, its dominant flavor and aroma traits, and how they should be stored will better prepare you for creating dishes with optimum flavor. Let’s learn how to keep your spices from “going bad” and how to tell if they are past their prime.
Fudgy Chile Brownies
These dense and fudgy chili brownies are a delicious treat! When chocolate meets chile, a subtle touch of heat elevates this dessert to something divine. Chile and chocolate is a flavor combination that dates back to the Aztecs so why not use it in the recipe too?
Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe
Elderberry syrup is a popular natural health elixir used to enhance immune system function and is remarkably delicious in cocktails, mocktails, or drizzled over ice cream. Making your own can save money and allow you to incorporate quality ingredients like local honey and Ceylon cinnamon.