6. Because I'm NOT INVISIBLE, DAMNIT!

Powerful words from a blogger, called Yoovie.

"We are none of us disposable, invisible or less valuable than any other woman on this damn planet.


And YOU.. YOU ARE NOT WEAK.
YOU ARE NOT POWERLESS
YOU ARE NOT INVISIBLE.
YOU ARE NOT A WASTE OF SPACE.

Read the whole thing.http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/yoovie/view/6-because-i-m-not-invisible-damnit-240084

Lack of recipe posts

Folks, I apologize for the lack of recipes lately... I've not been happy with the photographs of the last few recipes I've created and have temporarily switched my focus to improving my food photography. I'm happy to say it's coming along nicely and you will see new, healthy & yummy recipes in the near future.

In the meantime, let me plug my photography site and general creative side site. :)

KesilisPhotography.com
LiveCreatively.net

Also, please note that this blog has a new URL, http://www.hdmb.net. The blogspot URL will automatically forward you here, but if I move to a new blog host, hdmb.net will always get you there.

A bit behind

I'm a bit behind on posting new recipes though I've made a few recently, I haven't gotten the pictures downloaded from the camera or the actual recipes written up (just lists of ingredients).

Forthcoming recipes:
Watermelon Salad
Sautee'd beans and veggies
Sweet & Spicy Salmon
Strawberry Lemonade Sorbet
Raspberry Lime Pork Loin

The Spice Rack: Herbs & Spices

No recipe on this post, just a bit of thoughts of spices. This post is archived here.

Spices** make the difference between bland and fabulous when preparing any dish. It's easy to add a little salt or a little fat to add flavor, but when you're trying to eat healthier these are the most frequently omitted parts of any recipe; resulting in boring, bland foods that no one really likes.

If you're not familiar with the huge variety of spices available, or are uncomfortable using them, look for recipes that push your envelope a little. Look for the recipe that uses a spice you've only read about, or even one you've never heard of.

Follow the recipes directions exactly when you're just discovering the amazing world of flavor spices provide. Eventually, you'll find that you like dill better than thyme or sage a little less than marjoram.

Once you're familiar with the flavors, and sometimes textures, that different spices give to your food; you'll feel more comfortable experimenting and use oregano instead of cilantro or chili instead of black pepper.

Happy Cooking!





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These are currently the spices I have in my house which may be used in any of my recipes.


On the rack (or in the cupboard)

*allspice baharat, arabic *basil *bay leaf, whole bay leaf, ground *black pepper cayenne chili powder *cinnamon, ground *clove, ground *cream of tartar *cumin *dill

*dried onion *garam masala *garlic powder garlic salt *ginger, ground greek seasoning (McCormick) kharcho lemon peel, dried mace Madras Curry Powder marjoram mustard, ground nutmeg, ground

*oregano paprika *rosemary *sage, rubbed *salt sumac svaneti salt tarragon *thyme tumeric *vanilla extract vanilla powder

Perishable or refrigerated

cilantro chili sauce fish sauce

*garlic (minced or whole) *onion

soy sauce *worcesteshire sauce

*Essentials of a well-stocked spice rack
Essentials for my spice rack (in addition to *)

**Spices is used as a general term for herbs and spices, fresh and dried.