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Dukkah | A Blend of Nuts and Spices

dukkah-spice-blendDukkah is a middle eastern condiment that’s easy to make and a handy store cupboard condiment to have and made by mixing a variety of toasted ground nuts, seeds and spices. This recipe uses hazelnuts but there are recipes that use pistachio, macadamia, almonds or a blend of nuts. It really is one of those recipes that you can experiment with and make your own version. Continue reading “Dukkah | A Blend of Nuts and Spices”

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Mexican Hot Chocolate | Champurrado

champurrado_mexican-hot-chocolateWith a nippy chill in the air this is a perfect time to indulge in a cup of hot Champurrado. A traditional Mexican hot chocolate drink flavored with cinnamon and with a slight pudding-like texture from Masa Harina, the flour used for making corn tortillas. Continue reading “Mexican Hot Chocolate | Champurrado”

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Resolutions and New Year 2017

food-photographs-0423Happy New Year everyone, wishing you health, peace and happiness for 2017 and look forward to your much appreciated visits and comments. This usually is the time of year we make resolutions and I for one, tend not to make them. However, since starting this food blog “food and tools” five years ago I’ve accumulated lots of “stuff.” Continue reading “Resolutions and New Year 2017”