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Cruciferous vegetables have risen in popularity recently due to their apparent cancer-fighting properties. This large group of plants is diverse, each providing strong, unique flavors. It is named after the Latin word for crucifix because the blossoms of these plants resemble a cross.
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Good Gourd! What’s with the bumpy, weird-looking decorative squash? We get many questions about growing and curing our gourds. (Did you know that the luffa sponge is a gourd?) See different types of gourds to plant in the spring—or, find some “gourdgeous” gourds this fall and save their seeds!
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You’d be shocked to learn how many types of pumpkins exist. It’s not just one big, orange guy. Dozens of varieties range from 2 feet long up to 20 feet long.
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January 14, 2021
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Pulses (beans, peas, and lentils) have been consumed for at least 10 000 years and are among the most extensively used foods in the world. A wide variety of pulses can be grown globally, making them important both economically as well as nutritionally
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January 14, 2021
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Pulses are the dried edible seeds of certain plants in the legume family. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recognizes 11 types of pulses grown worldwide. The four main types of pulses grown in Canada are dry peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas.Pulses are very high in protein and fibre, and are low in fat. Pulses are also nitrogen-fixing crops that improve the environmental sustainability of annual cropping systems. Pulses come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours an...
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Bitter melon (also known as Momordica charantia, bitter gourd, wild cucumber, and more) is a plant that gets its name from its taste. It becomes more and more bitter as it ripens.
It grows in a number of areas (including Asia, South America, the Caribbean, and East Africa) where people have used bitter melon for a variety of medical conditions over time.
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Grains or cereals are edible seeds from plants of the Grass family
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Spices and condiments are known as one of the most remarkable ingredients of the many styles of cuisine in the world. Generally, spices are food ingredients mainly used to season a food dish during its preparation. In contrast, condiments are mainly used at the dining table to enhance the dish. This is the main difference between spices and condiments. Spices share some similarities with condiments, but they do have some key differences as well. The purpose of this article is to highlight the di...
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July 28, 2020
Cruciferous vegetables are vegetables of the family Brassicaceae (also called Cruciferae) with many genera, species, and cultivars being raised for food production such as cauliflower, cabbage, kale, garden cress, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and similar green leaf vegetables. The family takes its alternative name (Cruciferae, New Latin for "cross-bearing") from the shape of their flowers, whose four petals resemble a cross.
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Tom Vellaringattu started his career in Food Technology in 1974 in Chennai (previously Madras) in India. He studied Trade Cookery at the Institute of Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition in Chennai. Since then he worked three years at Hotel Sudarshan International (now Ambassador Pallava Intenational). Since 1977 to 1980 he worked in catering field in Saudi Arabia.
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In August 2016 he started 'Spice n Flavor' Kerala & Indian Cuisine Restaurant in San Jose, California. His main concentration is in family catering offering various dishes for daily consumption at homes in the Bay area and beyond in partnership with a Food Startup TARO (Tarobites.com)
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After moving to USA in 1987 he studied computer programming. However his passion for food and cooking was very much alive. In 1998 he designed 10 different Indian curry mixes under 'India's Spice N Flavor' brand, with the help of chefs (teachers) from Mumbai Catering College. Tom wrote over 60 recipes to be included in his spice blend packets.
Spice N Flavor spices got the best packaging award from the Indian Institute of packaging.
​AMERICAN TASTING INSTITUTE - 2002 CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION
The American Tasting Institute, a Division of Quality International is pleased to announce 'SPICE N FLAVOR' as a 2002 Certificate of Distinction recipient in the Masala Mix category for their following products:
EGG-TOFU MASALA
GARAM MASALA
MEAT MASALA
SAMBAR MASALA
VEGETABLE MASALA
VINDALOO MASALA
Spice N Flavor Masala Mix products met our stringent standards of distinction and shares this 2002 Certificate of Distinction with a select few products.
The judging was conducted in San Francisco by a panel of independent professional chefs for the American Tasting Institute. The products were evaluated on a broad range of criteria including appearance, flavor, taste and texture. The judging was performed double blind, without brand distinction and conducted in the most efficient and accurate environment.
The American Tasting Institute and the American Culinary Institute are divisions of the Quality Institute International, a private organization committed to honoring the Best of the Best â„¢ Food, Beverage and Equipment Products. Founded in 1985, the company has grown into a national organization comprised of 37,000 professional chefs and major food buyers from across North America. Through this network, they have established a National Board of Chefs who supports their mission of honoring the best products in the market place. Their Gold Medal Seal is seen on thousands of food and culinary products defining for consumers what are the best choices for them - Best of the Best
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