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DAILY POST APRIL 11th:  FLAVORINGS ARE  FOOD’S BEST FRIENDS FOREVER

Select some herbs, spices, oils and flavorings that you’ve not yet tried, and begin experimenting with them on different foods.  From the list below, select at least one from each category; then copy this page into a word document to record your efforts and results.

FRESH FLAVORINGS

• Lemon
• Lime
• Garlic

FRESH HERBS

• Basil
• Cilantro
• Dill
• Garlic
• Ginger root
• Fennel
• Mint
• Hot chili peppers

DRIED HERBS

• Dill seed or leaves
• Fennel seed or leaves
• Mint
• Thyme
• Tarragon

DRIED SPICES
PEPPERY FLAVOR

• Cayenne
• Chili
• Paprika

GROUND SPICES
CURRY FLAVOR

• Cumin
• Tumeric
• Coriander

LICORICE FLAVOR

• Fennel
• Anise

OTHER FLAVORS

• Allspice
• Cloves
• Nutmeg

FLAVORINGS

• Wasabi, powder or paste, for another type of hot spicy flavor
• Balsamic vinegar
• Capers
• Hummus
• Nut butter – Peanut, sesame, almond

COOKING LIQUID

• Coconut milk
• Apple cider
• Wine, white or red (not ‘cooking wine’)
• 100%  Tomato juice, with no added sugar or salt
• Tamara, soy or teriyaki sauce with low sodium

GARNISHES

• Sesame seeds, white or black
• Sliced or slivered almonds

SWEETENINGS

• Apple sauce, with no added salt or sugar
• Heavy cream
• Maple syrup (100% maple, w/no high-fructose corn syrup_
• Honey
• Molasses
• Dried fruit – raisins, apricots, cranberries, currents