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Monday Mumbles

January 11th 2010 00:28
Monday Mumbles
A few words …and a shrug along the way…

basil herb Italian cooking recipes thai flavours garden


Basil


… a key ingredient in Italian cuisine

… typically known as sweet basil … available fresh and dried

… different in taste and fragrance to Thai Basil, lemon basil and holy basil – which are common in Asian cooking

Thai Basil herb cooking recipes garden
Thai Basil
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Monday Mumbles

December 7th 2009 00:01
Monday Mumbles
A few words …and a shrug along the way…

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A Taste of Tucker

November 4th 2009 12:21
Outback-Bush-Tucker herbs fish lemon-myrtle pepper-berry wattle-seed poach lowfat


In the early days, it was food for nutritional purposes. These days, it’s typically for flavouring. Bush tucker plants have made its way into many modern kitchens, exposing us to the delicate flavours (and nutrients) from the Outback


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Monday Mumbles

October 19th 2009 00:02
Monday Mumbles
A few words... and a shrug along the way…

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About... Tamarind

October 7th 2009 02:30
Tamarind fruit paste asian thai cooking recipes Koehler'sMedicinal-Plants
Koehler's Medicinal Plants

The tropical tamarind tree –native to Africa– is widely grown in Asia. The fruit of the tamarind tree is what makes it a staple in many Asian kitchens. It’s natural sourness and acidity makes it a beautiful (and key) ingredient in many savoury and spicy dishes


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A Hot Spicy Bake for Poppy

September 25th 2009 00:03
Red curry paste thai asian fish lemongrass chilli


My dear pal Poppy loves Thai food (almost) as much as I do. It was a pity that we were not in Thailand at the same time, as I’m sure we would’ve sampled even more of that delectable cuisine – maybe that’s a good thing…
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A Different Type of Grass

September 24th 2009 00:01
Lemongrass how-to-use about cooking Thai Asian herbs recipes

Blowing in the wind, the bright green blades – yes, it’s actually quite sharp – of the lemongrass look like ordinary weed. As you move up to it, the soft lemon-like scent will have you realise that it’s not the kind you’re familiar with.

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The Fresh Gems of Thai Cooking

September 22nd 2009 21:38
Lemongrass basil lime chillies ingredients Thai cooking herbs

I've always loved Thai food, but was especially enlightened during my travel around Thailand where I experienced (first-hand) the beautiful explosion of flavours in Thai cooking. Not to mention, the wonderful fresh Thai herbs that are easily available everywhere (and cheap!) there.

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About... Garlic Chives

July 22nd 2009 22:45
garlic chives chinese asian cooking tips recipes condiment


I hate spring onions, onions…the onion-bulb family –period-. It really revolts me and gives me a headache. However, I seem to be OK with garlic chives if it’s cooked – maybe because they're the smallest species in the onion family (and isn’t as strong tasting and smelling


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About... Coriander

June 23rd 2009 03:49
Coriander cilantro herb spice cooking

Coriander is a year-round herb that is green, soft and fragrant. All parts of the plant can be used in different ways, making it a versatile herb.

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