carda MOM

ok... i'm on an india kick!! the spices of india, that is!! seems like lately, i'm running across lots of different recipes that have curry, cumin, chile peppers, cilantro, cardamom... you get my spice drift! hehehe :-)

my friend, sally, just emailed saying: let's get our spices together/share, since some are so costly! amen to that sista!

i checked out a few nights ago at the local grocery, HEB.. got home, all excited about my new spice! (ground cardamom).. and behold.. $13.97!! wowza wowzee! oopsy.. oh well..

now.. i'm on a little hunt to find the best and yummmmm recipes/any! that can use this spice..

i found a blog, even, that rocks!!!!! check it out!! woohoo!

http://chocolatecardamomcappuccino.blogspot.com/2008/11/chocolate-dipped-cardamom-pistachio.html i am trying these out this weekend!!! oh yeah!!!

and this woman!! she is very cool and cardamommy!! hehehe, couldn't resist!

http://cardamomaddict.blogspot.com/

and i found this recently.. thought it was neat~

Cardamom Spice Blend - Use this mixture in a warm carrot or squash soup.

I N G R E D I E N T S

2 tablespoons ground cardamom, preferably freshly ground

1 tablespoon ground turmeric

1 tablespoon ancho chili powder

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

I N S T R U C T I O N S Combine all the spices in a dry medium skillet over medium heat and heat, shaking the pan continuously to prevent burning, until the spices are fragrant and just beginning to smoke, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the spices to a bowl to cool. Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 months.

here's a cool link for info: http://www.theepicentre.com/Spices/cardamom.html

but! go texas gal!!!!!! woop!!

found this one from one of my fav chocolates!!!!! green and black's! http://www.greenandblacks.com/us/recipes/chocolate-challenge-recipes/lemon-cardamom-andamp-white-chocolate-fool-with-raspberries.html this is the one i hope to try soon!!

they have a cookbook!!! oh santa.. hehehe! ;-) http://www.greenandblacks.com/us/recipes/recipe-book.html

will post the ' delish-results', soon.. i hope!

ciao, for now! i'm off to the store.. my amiga sandra told me: you CAN find lemon curd at HEB! so i'm off like a dirty shirt!!!

cole cardamom cookies!!! here we come!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO!!

love and more love.. i'm smiling and thinking: COOK was one of christopher's spelling words this week!! love it!!