Umami (pronounced /oo-mäme/) is a relatively new term. It’s a Japanese loan-word referring the fifth taste, completing the revamped five-taste model alongside salty, sweet, sour and bitter. The mysterious word which as of late has been popping up frequently in food writing, blogs, restaurant menus, and cooking shows, describes a taste you are no doubt […]
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More Mushrooms, Please
If you’re wild about mushrooms like we are, here’s a polenta recipe to try. It’s simple to make, offers a satisfying umami flavor, and is a perfect dish for the transition to spring. Make sure you get our Organic Chef’s Mix Mushrooms, which offers a variety of our top-selling mushrooms in a convenient 1 lb….
Saucy Series XIII: Mushroom Ketchup
Welcome to guest blogger Deana Sidney of Lost Past Remembered, a blog dedicated to discovering, replicating and adapting historic recipes. In this saucy series she demystifies one of the cornerstones of classic French cuisine: the mother sauces. Mushroom Ketchup Heston Blumenthal is a wonderful character. He appeals to me because he loves to play with food…