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Kathy FitzHenry
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This document provides an overview of spices, including what they are, how they are dried and stored, and tips for using them in cooking. It notes that spices come from various parts of plants and are typically dried, while herbs come from leafy parts of plants. Different drying methods can impact a spice's flavor. It recommends buying whole spices and storing them properly to preserve flavor. The document also categorizes spices by their flavor profiles and provides examples of blending spices to create different flavor combinations.

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Flavor Unwrapped A Basic Spice Primer ? Presented by: K FitzHenry
What Is A Spice? T he leaf of a plant is considered an herb (ex: cilantro) ? The balance of the plant is considered a spice (ex: coriander) ??? Spices typically come from tropical climates Herbs are grown all over the world
Spice Comes in Many Forms ? Clove - Bud ? Galangal - Root ? Cinnamon- Tree Bark ? Cumin- Seed ? Saffron- Stigma
Why Most Spices Are Sold Dried Drying tends to promote a routine schedule and allows for longer term storage ? ???????????? ??????????? ? ? Harvesting?? Curing?? Trading???? Shipping ? Months?????? ?? 1?????????????? 2/3?????????????? 4??????????? 5/6
Drying and Curing are Essential Processes D rying removes water. It leaves the essential oils which allow naturally ? occurring enzymes to create flavor. Examples include: Vanilla ? Clove? Allspice? Peppercorn
Drying Methods Drying methods can have a major effect on flavor ? Sun dried Vanilla tends to be????? Fragant Oven dried Vanilla tends to be ?? Moist Oven dried Paprika tends to be?? Sweeter
Buying And Storing Buy whole spices and store at 55-70 degrees Grinding ruptures the cell walls which extracts essence Grinding also promotes the evaporation of essential oils Ground spices tend to quickly evaporate ? For example: Ground nutmeg looses its top notes quickly. ?
Herbs S ome herbs present a richer flavor in dried form. ? The concentration of oils in Oregano and the mix Bouquet Grani? makes them a better choice for slow cooked dishes. Tip: Finish slow cooked dishes with fresh herbs.??????????????????????????? ? They will add delicate top notes, color and texture ?
How To Think About Flavoring Spices and Seasonings can be used individually or in combination to create flavor. Celery Seed brings out other flavors - Cole Slaw Chipotle Chili is a nice accent flavor – Mayonnaise ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?? ? ? ? ? ? Click this link for a great grilled piza recipe ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Creating Blends Spice blending is an art that combines flavors into ? Top -? Middle - Base? Notes (much like perfuming) ? Most of the blends I make tend to fall into these categories: Balanced Blend:?? Elements mesh to create one key flavor? Cascading Blend: Flavors emerge as you taste ?????????????????? ? ? ?? Accent Blend:??? ? Built around a defining flavor note ? ?
Flavor Groupings This short list is one way you can organize flavor choices ? ? Sweet:? ????? Allspice Anise Cassia Cinnamon Nutmeg Vanilla Tangy: ? ? ? Amchur Black Lime Caper Kokam Pomegrante Sumac Tamarind Hot:?? ???????? Chilies? Horse Radish? Mustard Wasabi White Mustard? Unifying: ??? Coriander Fennel Paprika Poppy Seed Sesame Seed Turmeric Pungent: ??? Ajowan Asafetida Caraway Cardamom Celery Seed Cloves Cumin Dill See? ???????????????? Fenugreek Galangal Juniper Berries Nigella Orris Root Star Anise ? Umani: ?????? Black Bean Fish Sauce Miso Soy Sauce Grilled Meats
Getting Started ? Now that you have some basic information about spices, try making your own blends. This video will help you get started. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Or get some the additional information on spices and cooking from ? The Accidental Scientist? ???????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????

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Flavor Unwrapped

  • 1. Flavor Unwrapped A Basic Spice Primer ? Presented by: K FitzHenry
  • 2. What Is A Spice? T he leaf of a plant is considered an herb (ex: cilantro) ? The balance of the plant is considered a spice (ex: coriander) ??? Spices typically come from tropical climates Herbs are grown all over the world
  • 3. Spice Comes in Many Forms ? Clove - Bud ? Galangal - Root ? Cinnamon- Tree Bark ? Cumin- Seed ? Saffron- Stigma
  • 4. Why Most Spices Are Sold Dried Drying tends to promote a routine schedule and allows for longer term storage ? ???????????? ??????????? ? ? Harvesting?? Curing?? Trading???? Shipping ? Months?????? ?? 1?????????????? 2/3?????????????? 4??????????? 5/6
  • 5. Drying and Curing are Essential Processes D rying removes water. It leaves the essential oils which allow naturally ? occurring enzymes to create flavor. Examples include: Vanilla ? Clove? Allspice? Peppercorn
  • 6. Drying Methods Drying methods can have a major effect on flavor ? Sun dried Vanilla tends to be????? Fragant Oven dried Vanilla tends to be ?? Moist Oven dried Paprika tends to be?? Sweeter
  • 7. Buying And Storing Buy whole spices and store at 55-70 degrees Grinding ruptures the cell walls which extracts essence Grinding also promotes the evaporation of essential oils Ground spices tend to quickly evaporate ? For example: Ground nutmeg looses its top notes quickly. ?
  • 8. Herbs S ome herbs present a richer flavor in dried form. ? The concentration of oils in Oregano and the mix Bouquet Grani? makes them a better choice for slow cooked dishes. Tip: Finish slow cooked dishes with fresh herbs.??????????????????????????? ? They will add delicate top notes, color and texture ?
  • 9. How To Think About Flavoring Spices and Seasonings can be used individually or in combination to create flavor. Celery Seed brings out other flavors - Cole Slaw Chipotle Chili is a nice accent flavor – Mayonnaise ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?? ? ? ? ? ? Click this link for a great grilled piza recipe ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
  • 10. Creating Blends Spice blending is an art that combines flavors into ? Top -? Middle - Base? Notes (much like perfuming) ? Most of the blends I make tend to fall into these categories: Balanced Blend:?? Elements mesh to create one key flavor? Cascading Blend: Flavors emerge as you taste ?????????????????? ? ? ?? Accent Blend:??? ? Built around a defining flavor note ? ?
  • 11. Flavor Groupings This short list is one way you can organize flavor choices ? ? Sweet:? ????? Allspice Anise Cassia Cinnamon Nutmeg Vanilla Tangy: ? ? ? Amchur Black Lime Caper Kokam Pomegrante Sumac Tamarind Hot:?? ???????? Chilies? Horse Radish? Mustard Wasabi White Mustard? Unifying: ??? Coriander Fennel Paprika Poppy Seed Sesame Seed Turmeric Pungent: ??? Ajowan Asafetida Caraway Cardamom Celery Seed Cloves Cumin Dill See? ???????????????? Fenugreek Galangal Juniper Berries Nigella Orris Root Star Anise ? Umani: ?????? Black Bean Fish Sauce Miso Soy Sauce Grilled Meats
  • 12. Getting Started ? Now that you have some basic information about spices, try making your own blends. This video will help you get started. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Or get some the additional information on spices and cooking from ? The Accidental Scientist? ???????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????