If you’ve never had an Italian Soda, sit tight, you’re about to discover how to own a creamy, rich and refreshing one of a kind experience. They’re fast, fun and even portable! Just follow the signs below and you’ll soon find your self in “malt shop land,” but in your own abode sipping one in…
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The Amalfi of My Dreams… Bella Italia
As I bask in the warmth of the Arizona sun—the woodpeckers sing, the doves coo their morning songs. Yet, my visions and dreams on this clement, sun-drenched morning reside in Amalfi—the true home that lies deep within my heart….as deep as the depths of the Mediterranean Sea that envelope this exquisite yet, haunting city of my…
Spices: The Mystical Magic Potions, Top 10 Kitchen Essentials & More!
If the appearance of spices were to reflect their real importance in the history of the world, the bottles of spices would be filled with brilliant sparkling substances such as diamonds, rubies, emeralds and gold. When you open each bottle, a whiff of vibrantly colored, mystically fragrant, magical smoke would slowly billow softly throughout the…
Balsamic Glaze: The Mysterious Dark Decedent Dynamic Drizzler…
Balsamic glaze is just an elaborate way of saying “reduced balsamic vinegar” and is also known as “reduction.” It’s a very simple way to add a lot of flavor to dishes without adding a lot of extra calories or fat. Trader Joe’s offers an excellent brand or you can make your own by simply reducing down…
“Wave to the Printer” by Jackson Stones The future of cooking? PRINT your dinner?
“Wave to the Printer” Jackson Stones At this very moment in the history of cooking there lurks a strange object that could change the world. 3D printing awaits the unsuspecting in their kitchen. Some have heard of it, most ignore it, whilst purists fear it’s the Devil’s Spawn and will ruin the world of cooking….
“Allea” Pastel Portraits by Pamela Jaffe
This is “Allea” One of many stunning offerings by portrait artist and Illustrator, Pamela Jaffe. Pamela created the official portrait for Once Upon a Spice and is currently working with Chef Lana to create the illustrations for our upcoming cookbook! Turn a photo of your beloved pet or loved one into a work of art, by pastel artist,…
Macerate: A Berry By Any Other Name Is Always Sweeter…
Most of us know what marinating is, but what is macerating? It’s a simple, similar process, but the “soak subject” is always fruit. Macerating is the process of soaking fruit in sugar, juice, wine or herbs—and or the combination. Macerating softens and sweetens the fruit and also imparts a flavor of not only sweetness, but…
Homemade Marshmallows—S’mores and Mores!
Homemade marshmallows? Yes! Are they worth the effort? Absolutely! Plus, they’re really not difficult to make—it’s not rocket science! The spongy, sweet flavor complements a chocolate dip bath, a sandwich of two graham crackers roasted over an open fire accompanied by a chocolate slab neighbor, afloat a steaming mug of cocoa and so on! Here’s…
The Beauty Behind “Once Upon a Spice”
Today, I would like to introduce Pastel Artist and Illustrator Pamela Jaffe from Potomac Falls, Virginia and the Once Upon a Spice family! Pamela created our portrait and logo (displayed) and is currently working with Chef Lana to fashion the illustrations for our upcoming cookbook! We are all so excited to have her on our…
The Twinkies Time Tube: A Cream-Filled, Spongy, Yellow Bite of History
Do you remember your first Twinkie? How old you were and how you felt after taking your first moist, sweet, creamy, lusciously spongy bite? No you’re not pathetic…most everyone on the planet remembers! How could we not? They were simply the best things on earth—at the time. Speaking of which, let’s enter the portal and…
Once Upon a Spice 