Guest post by Big Apple Curry co-founder Myna who is my sister, lives in Toronto, and works in the non-profit sector. I’ve always loved potlucks….
Summertime means finding shortcuts in the kitchen so I can spend as much time outside as possible (because before long it will suddenly be November in…
Brie is a close friend of mine from our university days in Canada, and over the years we’ve been lucky to have lived in Boston at…
What is cardamom? Cardamom typically refers to two species of plant from the ginger family: Elletaria cardamomum (green cardamom) and Cardamomum amomum (black or brown…
Dear Big Apple Curry, A couple of questions about your Shrimp Curry recipe! First, I’m assuming the shrimp is not frozen when combined with turmeric and…
What is cinnamon? Cinnamon is an aromatic spice from the inner bark of several evergreen trees and shrubs from Cinnamomum in the Laurel family. Cinnamon is…
What are cloves? Cloves are the dried, unopened flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum — an evergreen tree in the myrtle family. Cloves originated in…
Are you looking for a tasty, nutritious, and easy-to-eat Indian recipe for your toddler or young child? Growing up in Canada, I visited India during summer…
What is turmeric? Turmeric is the root of the turmeric plant, Curcuma longa, which is a member of the ginger family. As pictured above, turmeric…
What is paprika? Paprika is a ground spice that is made from the dried fruits of Capsicum annuum — either bell peppers or chili peppers,…
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