From the Spice Road

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The importance of Emulsifiers in our recipes

Arthur Huxley - 24-04-2026

From the ancient Spice Road to the Art of Flavour

Our Reader Stephanie's.comment last week on the importance of when to add butter to a sauce has sparked further comment and in particular, the need for emulsification in some sauces and vinegraites.

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The Artist Home Cooks Flavour Palette

Arthur Huxley - 20-04-2026

From the ancient Spice Road to the Art of Flavour

I know this has been said before but as Home Cooks we are much like an artist with a palette.

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Home Cooks Kitchen - Remembering Allspice

Arthur Huxley - 14-04-2026

From the Spice Road to the Art of Flavour

You have to feel for Allspice, a Caribbean Spice and native of Jamaica. It must be hard to be part of the brightness of so many recipes and seasonings but never making centre stage in the world of gastronomy.

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Chicken with Duck Fat

Arthur Huxley - 06-04-2026

From the ancient Spice Road to the Art of Flavour

The note from Reader Ken Bromley was fairly direct. It seems to me, he said, that you guys have covered olive oil and butter. You have discussed Lard in our cooking and you have recommended we do all our frying in Ghee or Tallow.

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Wonderful Creole Seasoning - Flavour Excellence

Arthur Huxley - 04-04-2026

From the Spice Road to the Art of Flavour

On a busy mid week it is totally proper to be interested in only two things for the evening meal. The first is health, that is obvious. The second is creating the best natural flavour in the shortest amount of time. Without the need to be too chefy.

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Choosing a Recipe for a busy evening

Arthur Huxley - 24-03-2026

A Spice Road to the Art of Flavour

On occasion, our Readers will have noted that from time to time we have invited discussion with the question; Is cooking a science or an art ?

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Orange in our recipes

Arthur Huxley - 15-03-2026

Spice Road for the Art of Flavour

It is not only an excess of salt that buries delicate flavours in our recipes.

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The wonder of Anchovies

Arthur Huxley - 12-03-2026

Spice Road for the Art of Flavour

Readers will have noted our unbridled love for Anchovies. For this we make no apology.

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Amazing Garam Masala

Arthur Huxley - 03-03-2026

A Spice Road to the Art of Flavour

When it comes to Garam Masala it seems there are two oddities that become apparent when chatting about recipes and flavour.

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Aromatics and Flavour

Arthur Huxley - 30-08-2025

Spice Road for the Art of Flavour

It is hard to imagine a home cook that does not give thought to health when preparing the evening meal or lunch.

The immediate focus would usually be on green fresh vegetables, grass fed beef, free range chicken or fresh seafood. The health benefits of this diet are clear and well accepted.

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