Meal Plan Monday

 

After 28 years marriage the "spice" of life is a real thing that comes in many forms. 

This being one of them. 

Lets talk spices and herbs for flavor enhancement.

As you will see in my upcoming MPM posts you will find the herbs and spices I use for my meals listed. I will also add a new herb or spice weekly for your information.

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 Thinking of what I might have to offer perhaps giving back this season 

may be the knowledge of such

Today's Spice is 

Allspice

As the name suggests, this versatile flavor enhancer is a spice because it comes from the berry of a West Indian tree, (Pimenta dioica) of the myrtle family. It has a rich, brown color and a pleasant, mild, sweet, spicy flavor.

While allspice is a familiar flavor in some dessert dishes, such as pumpkin pie, it also provides a delicate taste sensation for those seeking that special difference that it can make in a main course and even vegetable dishes.

No doubt the method of preparation of any food is very important in the resulting flavor. One additional variable affecting the end result is the skill with which the cook utilizes the vast resources of flavor enhancers, otherwise known as Herbs and Spices