Yesterday was Valentine’s Day, so it’s only appropriate for me to talk about my true love.I’m speaking, of course, about Indian food. More specifically, let’s chat about the healing properties of the spices used in my all-time favorite cuisine.When I was playing in Japan in 2005, I found the best Indian restaurant I’ve sampled in my 39 years. From a tiny hole in the … [Read more...]
Turmeric and Ginger Tea
I’m almost ready to start my day. I wrap up my morning by finishing off my last gulp, tipping up my mug for the chunks of yellow and bright orange. Bliss.Wait, that doesn’t sound very appealing, does it? Let’s rewind.I've mused before about the health benefits of both turmeric and ginger. Turmeric has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years, and … [Read more...]
Turmeric
Today’s post is a simple introduction to one of the world’s healthiest spices, turmeric.Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant. This plant grows well in South Asia and is used throughout the region. In particular, turmeric is often used to help impart the warm, peppery flavors of Indian food. I dig Indian food. The rich, aromatic, deep flavors of the … [Read more...]