Flavor First

July 2020
Named after the original growing area in Hatch, New Mexico, authentic Hatch Peppers have always been a Southwestern favorite.

May 2020
Most of us are spending a lot more time at home these days. With restrictions to leave the house to go shopping, it’s more important than ever to plan ahead.

March 2020
Although we can potentially identify hundreds of different flavors, our tongue registers just five basic tastes.

December 2019
Like a curry in India, or a mole in Mexico, most Laotian families have their own spice combination for their country’s national dish, Larb. 

October 2019
Cans, boxes, cartons and packets – it’s easy to find convenient soups or soup mixes to create our favorite comfort food in minutes. 

September 2019
Many people choose to follow restrictive eating plans these days, whether it’s to lose weight or to restrict certain nutrients (such as carbohydrates) or a specific compound (such as the gluten protein) from their diets. For that reason, I tend to not write about grains as frequently as I used to.

November 2018
With Thanksgiving comes the official start to the holiday season, and that means holiday parties are right around the corner. 

March 2015
The ancient Egyptians believed the concentric rings of the onion symbolized eternal life. Who knew that modern science would prove their belief so prophetic?