I recently told my boyfriend I would happily cook all day long if I didn't have to do dishes. I really hate doing dishes, but I absolutely love cooking. Just like I am obsessed with Project Runway, I thoroughly enjoy watching Top Chef because I love seeing the different ways foods are used. I've also discovered, in my own cooking endeavors, that I tend to lean towards certain types of cuisine - Italian, Asian, and just overall Healthy.
I also love my spice rack. Over the years I've collected different spices and tried to teach myself about how to use them correctly and experimentally, seeing if different combinations bring more pizzaz and life to different dishes. I love spices so much I don't know what to do with myself when I find myself cooking blindly without them. So, you can imagine my happiness when Yahoo! put out a news article about different spices and how they can help your health. Such spices I already love? GARLIC! Cinnamon, Fennel seed, Cloves, and Ginger. Also making the list are Cumin, Curry, Cardamom (think Chai tea!) and Star Anise. These spices have links to health benefits, just like different vitamins are linked to different health benefits. The more you use spices, the more likely you are to reap their benefits.
So, for all you cooking gurus out there, keep cooking! If you're like me and just a fan of cooking, keep trying new spices and combinations, and your food and technique can only improve. If you're still trying to get into cooking, remember it's like everything else: the more you practice, the better you get. However, become familiar with these and other spices. It's amazing how much life they can bring to your food. Eat up, and if anyone feels like helping me with the dishes, let me know!
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