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Spice’n Up Tomato Season

Spice'n Up the Tomato Season

This seasons tomatoes are showing up in farmer’s markets, fruit stands, grocery stores and, if you’re lucky, your own backyard. Every year the tomato crop comes fast and ends, seemingly faster. Now is the perfect time to use spices to embolden and accent the flavor of your tomatoes. 

Enhance the tomatoes with these unexpected spices; Sumac Berries, Turmeric, Tarragon, Falafel Seasoning, Lemongrass, Thyme. The list is endless. And though they may seem exotic, these spices are the perfect way to “spice’n up” your summer. 

Savory Tomato Pie
Recipe; Savory Tomato Pie
Falafel Spiced Tomato + Chickpeas
Recipe: Falafel Spiced Tomato + Chickpeas

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The Secret Spice Mix

Secret Spice Mix

Here’s a great New Years suggestion. Use this spice mix as your secret stash to amp-up your yogurt, veggies, plain grains or proteins. Just combine the spices, cover and store for up to one month.

Secret Spice Mix
1 tablespoon dried rose petals, finely ground (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon turmeric
¼ teaspoon sumac
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black peppercorn
⅛ teaspoon ground clove
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Inspired by this article – Reboot: 2015 Edition – Simple, not-lame tips for cleaning up your act this year