It's Chic to be a Girl in Washington!

Jeff and Rosa in Kauai sent these great photos.

Name that Spice

Can you guess what it is? Fennugreek! Tisha and I have been taking careful notes as we watch the girls in the kitchen. We've graduated to Indian Cooking 201 having successfully learned how to make "Rasam", "Fried Rice with Vegetables" and "Sambar". Oh, and "Curried Dahl" (I think that's what it's called - it was good, whatever it was).

The spices in the picture, clockwise, are; Fennugreek, Mustard seed, Garam Masala (empty) Chile Powder, Tumeric, Coriander Powder and in the middle - Cumin. Together with ginger, garlic and "ghee" you've got what you need. (The trick is in the timing with the spices.)

Nuff said. You'll just have to try it.

Fair Trade is Yummy!

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Hi Friends,

You know I'm not really into sales and marketing but this site deserves mentioning:
http://www.equalexchange.com/index.php
Sangeetha brought me back a box of organic black tea from her home state of "Kerala" India last week and it was so incredibly good, that I e-mailed the company and asked if they distribute here in California.

I happily bought four more boxes from the website (above) knowing that all the farmers who produce this tea, coffee and chocolate are part of a Free Trade Cooperative.
Pass it on!