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Will Spices Go Bad?
Having a deeper understanding of a given spice’s shelf life, its dominant flavor and aroma traits, and how they should be stored will better prepare you for creating dishes with optimum flavor. Let’s learn how to keep your spices from “going bad” and how to tell if they are past their prime.
How to Make Mastic Syrup
Mastic Syrup is a simple syrup made with a sweetener, mastiha (AKA: mastic tears, mastic gum), water, and sometimes citrus. Though not a commonly used ingredient, dishes are transformed from good to an unexpected sort of phenomenality when it is. Learn how to make mastic syrup in this article.
Does Mastic Gum Heal Stomach Lining
Mastiha, also known as mastic gum, mastika, tears of Chios, and other similar names, has gained recognition as a natural treatment for gastrointestinal issues, including Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Chrons Disease, Stomach Ulcers, and more. Let's look at the facts.
Saudi Arabian Chicken and Rice (Saliq)
Saliq, or saleeg, is a rice and meat dish that is popular in Saudi Arabia and quite often prepared for occasions of celebration. It is savory and comforting, made by boiling meat with cardamom, onion, garlic, and other fragrant flavors and using the broth to make a savory rice pudding.
Mastic Gum Uses
Mastic gum can be a powerful and versatile ingredient for health and wellness and a phenomenal flavor addition to foods and beverages. It’s really no wonder it has graced the tables and medicine cabinets of Greeks for centuries. Let's take a look at the history and uses of this wonderful spice.
Mastic Ice Cream With Dark Chocolate
Mastic is the air-dried, resinous sap from the Pistacia Lentiscus tree, which grows on the shores of Chios. We've used these Chios "tears" to make an easy, no-churn ice cream. The unique taste of the Mastiha lends beautifully to the recipe, with hints of pine, citrus, and herbs.