Cinnamon

True cinnamon, cinnamon verum, is a spice that comes from the light brown bark of small evergreens native to Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and southern parts of India. The bark is…

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Health benefits of common ingredients

Almonds Almonds are very high in the B vitamins biotin and riboflavin and the minerals phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, molybdenum and potassium. Almonds are high in monounsaturated fats and are an…

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Cardamom Sour Cream Waffles

Cardamom is a spice that is not very familiar in the west, but has been used in Nordic, Middle Eastern, and South Asian cuisine for centuries.  In the cold Nordic…

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