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Review Our November Spice Madam box (yes, we are a little late making it) was from the Sichuan Province of China. We used Chinese Five Spice, Toasted Sesame Seeds, Sichuan Peppercorns, and Facing Heaven Chili Peppers to make a Sichuan Chili Oil that was used in preparing Dry Fried Green Beans, Dan Dan Noodles (notContinue reading “November 2019 Sichuan Provence”

Review A little late again, but here we are with October’s Spice Madam box, which was from Goa, India’s smallest state. It contained Goan Spice Blend, Turmeric, Black Mustard Seeds, and Indian Chili Powder (although none of the recipes in the box used this chili powder). We made a Goan Spice Paste which combined ginger,Continue reading “October 2019 Goa”

Review A little late, but better than never! We just made September’s Spice Madam box, which was a culinary adventure from Israel! We enjoyed Israeli Salad, Hummus, Jerusalem Shwarma with Zhug Sauce, Shakshuka, and Chocolate Babka, made with spices such as Israeli Blend, Israeli Zaatar, and Shwarma Seasoning. This also completes 1 year of SpiceContinue reading “September 2019 Israel”

Review Wrapping up summer with August’s Spice Madam box, which was from New Orleans! So fitting as we are vacationing there for a week in November. We made Jambalaya, Gumbo, Corn Maque Choux, and Beignets with Cajun Seasoning, Filé Powder, and Jambalaya Blend. The maque choux had a surprising amount of spice and was lessContinue reading “August 2019 New Orleans”

Review Time for July’s Spice Madam box, which was from Columbia! With achiote, guascas, and sazon seasoning, we made Aji Pincante Sauce (a fresh salsa), Arroz Amarillo (a veggie rice dish), Papas Rellenas Colombianas (deep fried potato balls with ground beef centers), Pernil Asado Colombiano (roasted beer-marinated pork shoulder), Ajiaco (chicken, corn, and potato soup),Continue reading “July 2019 Colombia”

Review June’s Spice Madam box brought us to Japan (or rather, brought Japan to us!). On the menu was Sunomono Cucumber Salad (not pictured), Nasu Dengaku Eggplant, Chicken & Scallion Yakitori, Steamed Rice, and Cotton Soft Japanese Cheesecake for dessert. Shichimi Togarashi, Furikake Seasoning, and Red Miso spices gave us that Japanese flavor! We wereContinue reading “June 2019 Japan”

Review May’s Spice Madam box was from Iran. The Persian dishes we made were Kukuf Sabzi (Leek and Herb Frittata) with Advieh spice, Shirazi (Cucumber Pomegranate Salad) with Rose Petals, Saffron Cardamom Rice with dried apricots, and Fesenjan (Chicken Stew). More information on Spice Madam here.

Review April’s Spice Madam box was Portuguese. We had high hopes, but it was not our best box. The ervilhas guisadas (braised peas with eggs) turned out pretty well, and so did the porco à alentejana (braised pork and clams) and the arroz de marisco (seafood rice – not pictured), but the folar da pascoaContinue reading “April 2019 Portugal”

Review Had a Jamaican dinner party with this month’s Spice Madam box! We started with beef and sweet potato curried patties, rice and peas, ital vegetable stew, and jerk chicken and had some Toto coconut cake for dessert! Lots of delicious food shared with lots of friends and family! Looking forward to hosting another partyContinue reading “March 2019 Jamaica”

Review Yay! Our February Spice Madam box was from Turkey! We made lamb kebabs with cacik yogurt and pancar ezmesi (beet) dips, with sides of gavurdagi salad and roasted cauliflower. We also made baba ganoush and hummus, which are some of our Turkish favorites that were not part of our box. We are just facedContinue reading “February 2019 Turkey”