"What is Heed The Need," you ask? Simply put, it is a project developed to help benefit the needs of others. Through the creation of Sweet Is The Spice, it became evident to me that my business would become the "vehicle" in which I could give back to individuals or organizations through purchases of Sweet Is The Spice products. For every spice blend purchased, $1.00 is donated. How can you get involved to help someone you love and care about? Be their "sponsor"! A simple application process … [Read more...] about Heed The Need Nominates Makayla
Vegan Lemon Olive Oil Cupcakes
Vegan Lemon Olive Oil Cupcakes are deceptively delicious and will satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt! The other day, I took a break from doing computer work and had some lunch. I turned on The Food Network to find "Trisha's Southern Kitchen" had just started. Trisha Yearwood (the singer) and a friend of hers, Chloe Coscarelli, were having a recipe swap. Each of these ladies were sharing some of their favorite dishes with each other, because that's what friends do. I was sucked in … [Read more...] about Vegan Lemon Olive Oil Cupcakes
Spaghetti with Herb Garlic Confit Marinara and Spicy Mini Meatballs
There's nothing more comforting to me than a plateful of spaghetti and meatballs. This recipe for Spaghetti with Herb Garlic Confit Marinara and Spicy Mini Meatballs is a "kicked up" version using basic ingredients along with our Herbal Fusion and Spicy Barbacoa blend. For this recipe, I used my favorite jar of @Bertolli Organic Olive Oil, Basil and Garlic pasta sauce and an extra can of Hunt's Sauce. Honestly, the only time I actually want to make homemade sauce is in the wintertime. Therefore … [Read more...] about Spaghetti with Herb Garlic Confit Marinara and Spicy Mini Meatballs
Memorial Day All-Clad Challenge
The Mission: Create a dish for Memorial Day using only 5 ingredients with All-Clad's new d5 Stainless-Steel All-In-One 4 Quart Pan. I love a good challenge. Partly because I have a competitive spirit, but also because I want to prove that I'm capable of something much more than I originally had expected in myself. If my initial efforts resulted in failure, I try again...and I keep trying until I have mastered the task. The company, All-Clad, approached me recently to present a … [Read more...] about Memorial Day All-Clad Challenge
“Fool Proof Preserving”
Recently I was given the opportunity to work with the company, "America's Test Kitchen" on a new cookbook campaign. The cookbook is entitled, "Fool Proof Preserving-" A guide to small batch jams, jellies, pickles, condiments and more. What makes this cookbook special, (along with all of America's Test Kitchen cookbooks,) is it's objective to show basic fundamentals, techniques and approach to a specific application. They've demystified the science behind why canning works along with tips … [Read more...] about “Fool Proof Preserving”