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What is edible luster dust made of?
All luster dust serves the same basic purpose—to add shimmer—but not all luster dust is edible. It's important to ensure you are getting a food-safe pearlescent if it will be ingested. This article notes acceptable ingredients and shares the FDAs advisement on safety.
Maple Saffron Simple Syrup
Simple syrup with saffron and maple will elevate your craft cocktail. Our new favorite simple syrup was created for our Kesar Doodh Martini but has also inspired several other elevated cocktails! How will you use it?
Homemade Chinese 5-Spice
Chinese 5-spice, or wuxiang fen, is a popular seasoning blend that is frequently used in China and other Asian countries. As the name suggests, the blend is comprised of 5 separate spices, but the recipes can vary. Ours includes star anise, fennel seeds, cinnamon, cloves, and white pepper.
What to Do with Dried Morel Mushrooms
Dried morels are a wonderful, umami-packed ingredient to have on hand. Morels, in general, are renowned for their deep earthy flavor and meat-like texture. The dehydrated version is no different, but what can you do with them? This post provides some great ideas on recipes to get you started.
Mexican Style Benne Seed Salsa
Benne Salsa is not necessarily a traditional Mexican Salsa but don't let that stop you. It is spicy, nutty, and loaded with healthy fat and protein. The contrast of flavors marry together beautifully, leaving you with a salsa perfect for quesadillas, chips, or even spreading atop grilled chicken.
Spicy Cocktail Recipes
Cocktails with a spicy kick are becoming increasingly popular in upscale bars and restaurants across the country, but there’s no reason you have to go out to awaken your tastebuds with a spicy craft cocktail. We've put together a few chile-infused cocktails you are going to love.