Cayenne Know Your Herbs and Spices

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Cindy Kerschner

Did you know that the powdered cayenne pepper you buy in the spice section is actually a blend of several chilies ground together? Learn more about Cayenne at my weekly column, Know Your Herbs and Spices on Daily Dish. See you there!

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FFF Linky Party Host Favorites at Daily Dish!

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Cindy Kerschner

We had a great turnout at our 1/25/13 Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party 200+ links! It was so hard to pick a favorite!

1/25/13 Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party Host Favorites
1/25/13 Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party Host Favorites

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I picked Kate’s Apple Cinnamon Doughnut Muffins as my Host Favorite from our Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party!
Stop by Daily Dish after noon on 1/28/13 for all our Host Favorites picks! Claim your badge if you are on the list and chose to display it! Thanks for linking up and linking back to the party!
Congrats to all the host picks! Stop by my blog on Friday and link up something new! Can’t wait, hope to see you there!

Cindy

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Potting Soil is There a Difference?

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Cindy Kerschner

If you are thinking about growing your veggie garden with your own seedlings you should start from the ground up! Come join me at Daily Dish and learn what’s in potting soil and which kind works best and why.

Got a gardening question? Email me at cindysrecipesandwritings@gmail.com subject line: garden question and I’ll answer it in Monday’s Garden Sense Column.

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Smoky Salmon Chowder-Guest Post at A Culinary Journey with Chef Dennis

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Cindy Kerschner
smoky salmon chowder

Smoky Salmon Chowder

I’m a longtime fan of Chef Dennis and I’m happy to be guest posting for his Guest Post Friday Series .

This time of year I especially love soups, stews and chowders. I relish the warm, silky smooth texture of pureed tomato bisque sipped from my favorite mug. Chicken Noodle Soup is on hand during flu season. It is easy on the tummy and the aroma wafting up your nose jump starts your appetite and maybe it helps open your sinuses too.
Sometimes I’m in the mood for something more hearty and full-bodied in my bowl like Smoky Salmon Chowder. These times I turn to more complex flavors like seafood with layers of smoky goodness from bacon and smoked paprika.

Fresh Salmon pairs well with those smoky undertones. Salmon’s flavor also blends well with milk. I keep the mirepoix on the crisp side and par-cook the potatoes.
All it takes is about 30 minutes start to finish. Sound good? I think so too.

Meet me at Chef Dennis’s website for this recipe. While you are there, check out all his great recipes and cooking tips.
See you there!

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