Follow the Photographs, and More

Posted by Kitchen Shaman | Apr 28, 2012 | News |

Are you following the Kitchen Shaman on Facebook yet? I usually post photos of my food over there first and I always put a direct link to all blog posts so you’ll know when there’s something new to read. I also provide links to other food blogs, videos, news and information, as well as notices about local events. And that’s where I announce upcoming cooking classes and demos.

So if you haven’t yet, head on over to the Kitchen Shaman Facebook page, and hit the like button. Help spread the Magic of Cooking. read more

Late Night Snack Attack: Crunchy Sweet Potato Chips

Posted by Kitchen Shaman | Apr 27, 2012 | Recipes, Snacks |

It's no lie. I'm a fan of late night snacks. I don't always have store-bought versions of what I crave on my shelf; but, sometimes I do have the raw ingredients.

Sweet Potato or Yam: Which One Do You Eat?

Posted by Kitchen Shaman | Apr 23, 2012 | Ingredients, Produce |

The terms sweet potato and yam seem to be used interchangeably, but are they the same plant? The answer is no. The sweet potato comes from the Americas (Peru and Ecuador), and the yam is indigenous to Africa and Asia. Unless you are shopping in an international market, chances are what are labeled yams here in the U.S. are really sweet potatoes.

The sweet potato is indigenous to the South American continent. And like its distant cousin the potato, it originally comes from Peru.

Spices Make the Pantry Go Round

Posted by Kitchen Shaman | Apr 21, 2012 | Equipment |

I’m trying to figure out how many dried spices I use. In the spirit of reducing, reusing, and recycling, I’ve been using the small jars that jams come in, and the jars that the nut butters I buy come in. However, I’ve run out of the small jars because I make my own jam now. I’ve broken some, and some of them are in use.

I’m looking at needing to buy spice jars to organize the pantry. I’ve looked at Anchor Hocking, Oxo, Sur La Table, Bed Bath and Beyond, along with several on-line companies. I really really like the Anchor Hocking square jar. Problem: there is no price on their website. How can you be selling something and not show a price? Are they really that expensive? read more

Sweet Potato and Fennel Salad

Posted by Kitchen Shaman | Apr 18, 2012 | Recipes, Salads |

I never know where a recipe will come from. This little gem came from one of those days when I had enough left over ingredients from Sunday Brunch to create this amazing flavor packed salad.

New Favorite Chili Sauce: Ancho Tamarind

Posted by Kitchen Shaman | Apr 13, 2012 | Recipes, Sauces |

I love a good chili sauce. One that has punch, and a bit of acid, with salt to balance the heat and the sour. I've been making chili sauces for a few years now, some with dried, and some with fresh chilis. I don't make them all the time, but when I do watch out. Your taste buds won't be able to forgive you for seconds in the heat.

Simple Strawberry Syrup

Posted by Kitchen Shaman | Apr 8, 2012 | Recipes, Sauces, Sweets and Treats |

When the Strawberry season hits, be ready with this versatile and satisfying recipe. Take the full, ripe berry, combine it with sugar,cook, puree, and you have a homemade treat for ice cream, lemonade, or waffles and pancakes.

Month: April 2012

Late Night Snack Attack: Crunchy Sweet Potato Chips

Sweet Potato or Yam: Which One Do You Eat?

Spices Make the Pantry Go Round

Sweet Potato and Fennel Salad

New Favorite Chili Sauce: Ancho Tamarind

Simple Strawberry Syrup

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