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In honor of Halloween, we dug up a little research on traditional Halloween festivities and fare. 

In the days surrounding October 31st, many cultures developed days of recognition.  All Saints Day, Day of the Dead, All Hallows' Eve, All Souls' Day, Samhain, Snap Apple Night, etc...  Some are pagan celebrations, others are closely tied to religion.   Many of these traditions have influenced what the US now recognizes as Halloween.

One interesting tradition was making Soul Cake to offer to the spirits.  In some cultures, people believed that these cakes would nourish the souls of those on their way to the otherworld.  Others believed if they did not offer food to the dead that they would impart evil onto the living.  Whatever the reason, today we can enjoy Soul Cakes for what they are for sure - delicious.

Have you tried fennel pollen?  Unreal.  It ranks (to me), right up there with truffle salt as a seasoning I just don't want to go without.  Now I am not a HUGE black licorice fan, and I know that that flavor is probably what you have in mind.  Oh no, it is so much more.  It has aptly been described as "culinary fairy dust" for its magical qualities.  Try it on just about everything, but just try it. 

Today we tried it in a slow cooker on a pork roast.  And how'd it taste?  Unreal.

A brilliant fall morning is upon us! I woke up early and whipped up a pumpkin spice latte to enjoy before cracking in to the work emails. A delicious and warm start to the day! Click here to see the easy recipe.

Something a little different than the traditional red chili was on my mind the other day, and green chili fit the bill. A cold and damp day is a great time to slow cook a batch. It's even better the next day!