{"id":1560,"date":"2014-08-19T15:43:18","date_gmt":"2014-08-19T22:43:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/colleenhouck.com\/?p=1560"},"modified":"2015-04-25T02:45:37","modified_gmt":"2015-04-25T09:45:37","slug":"mr-kadams-spice-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.colleenhouck.com\/blog\/2014\/08\/19\/mr-kadams-spice-kitchen\/","title":{"rendered":"MR. KADAM’S SPICE KITCHEN"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/colleenhouck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/herbs-and-spices-537x358.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1921 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/colleenhouck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/herbs-and-spices-537x358.jpg\" alt=\"herbs-and-spices-537x358\" width=\"537\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.colleenhouck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/herbs-and-spices-537x358.jpg 537w, https:\/\/www.colleenhouck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/herbs-and-spices-537x358-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">“MR. KADAM” ON THE SUBJECT OF GINGER<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/colleenhouck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/ginger-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1918\" src=\"https:\/\/colleenhouck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/ginger-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"ginger-1\" width=\"504\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.colleenhouck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/ginger-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.colleenhouck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/ginger-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Welcome back to Mr. Kadam’s Spice Kitchen! It’s been awhile since he’s shared some of his wisdom on the uses and history of spices but he’s glad to be back! For those of you unfamiliar with who Mr. Kadam is, let me introduce you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Colleen Houck, author of the New York Times Bestseller, TIGER’S CURSE SERIES, wrote a character who has and always will be near and dear to her heart. He’s known as Anik Kadam, King Rajaram’s trusted military adviser. He was born in 1635 and has been Ren’s man-at-arms and handled all business affairs for their family. He was born to a military family of the Kshatriya caste and is skilled in hand to hand combat and wielding a sword. He, like Ren and Kishan, sustained long life as a result of the curse and the amulets they possess. He is both fierce and loyal, wise and kind. Mr. Kadam, however also has a passion for spices and cooking. He is like a walking\/talking dictionary of knowledge on most any subject but, he loves spices!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For this month, he’d like to share one of his go to spices, GINGER!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">First, he’ll share some history and uses of the spice and at the end he’ll share 2 recipes that are simply DELICIOUS!!!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">So, without further delay, introducing Mr. Kadam.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To understand and fully appreciate ginger (in the voice of Mr. Kadam), we must first explore its properties and origins. As you may already know, ginger possesses an intriguing; sweet, spicy and pungent flavor rendering it suitable for a wide variety of dishes from soups to meats to desserts to ginger tea . . . Are you also aware that ginger root is not actually a root at all, but a rhizome?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Let me see, ah yes, let us begin with ginger’s origins. I believe ginger was introduced to Europe in approximately 800 AD and was ranked second only to pepper as a spice for centuries. For your pleasure, I\u2019ll give a brief synopsis of the benefits and purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Ginger “root” is characterized by it’s strong sweet, woodsy aroma. It has a light tan skin with a creamy yellow flesh that is coarse and stringy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is typically found in the tropics and warmer regions such as West Africa, the West Indies, my home India, and also China. The best quality ginger was grown from Jamaica where it is most abundant. Later, it was grown in the United Sates in the more warmer and tropical climates such as Florida, Hawaii and parts of Texas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Ginger was used in ancient times as a food preservative and to help treat digestive problems. To treat digestive problems, Greeks would eat ginger wrapped in bread. Eventually ginger was added to the bread dough creating that wonderful treat many around the globe love today, gingerbread!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">There are many uses for ginger, I’ll mention a few.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">– Natural remedy for diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Ginger ale stemmed from a ginger beer made by the English and Colonial America.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">– Another remedy for motion sickness, nausea, morning sickness, or general stomach upset is ginger tea. Some have reported its use for providing some relief associated with nausea in chemotherapy patients. <strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">– Health benefits of using honey and ginger together in the treatment of respiratory problems and are said to be unmatched by any other concoction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/colleenhouck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Ginger-tea.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-1919\" src=\"https:\/\/colleenhouck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Ginger-tea-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Ginger-tea\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">– Ginger oil can provide pain relief when treating skin burns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">These are just a few of ginger’s medicinal uses and purposes. I’d like to focus the rest of my time sharing two recipes that use this spice. The first recipe will use fresh grated ginger and the second recipe will use powdered ginger spice. I hope you try them and like them as I do as these, in particular, are my favorite.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/colleenhouck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/pork-tenderloin.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1923 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/colleenhouck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/pork-tenderloin-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"pork tenderloin\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.colleenhouck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/pork-tenderloin-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.colleenhouck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/pork-tenderloin-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.colleenhouck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/pork-tenderloin.jpg 1037w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 18pt;\">Crock Pot Honey Ginger & Soy Pork Tenderloin<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This recipe is not only deliciously savory but surprisingly simple. It’s a go to recipe on those busy days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ingredient\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00bc cup olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00bc cup soy sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00bd cup honey<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">3 tablespoons Montreal Steak Seasoning<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">2 cloves minced garlic or \u00bd teaspoon garlic powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">1-2 Tsp freshly grated ginger (or pinch ground ginger if fresh not available)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">pinch red pepper flakes (optional for heat)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">1 (2\u00bd – 3 pound) pork tenderloin<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Spray slow cooker insert with nonstick cooking spray.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Mix together olive oil, soy sauce, honey, steak seasoning, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl or 2-cup measuring cup.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Add pork tenderloin to the slow cooker insert and pour olive oil mixture over pork tenderloin. Set slow cooker for 4 hours (if thaw) or 5-6 hours (if frozen) on low setting.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/colleenhouck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/molasses-cookies.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1916\" src=\"https:\/\/colleenhouck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/molasses-cookies-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"molasses-cookies\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.colleenhouck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/molasses-cookies-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.colleenhouck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/molasses-cookies-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Molasses Ginger-snap Cookies<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What makes this cookie superb in my opinion are the spices combined with molasses. The delicious aroma fills the home with “sugar and spice and everything nice”, making the kitchen the heart of the home! Of course, the way some feel about chocolate, I feel about these cookies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/colleenhouck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/molasses.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1922\" src=\"https:\/\/colleenhouck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/molasses-220x300.jpg\" alt=\"molasses\" width=\"220\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.colleenhouck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/molasses-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.colleenhouck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/molasses.jpg 427w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/colleenhouck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/ground-ginger.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1920\" src=\"https:\/\/colleenhouck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/ground-ginger-134x300.jpg\" alt=\"ground ginger\" width=\"134\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.colleenhouck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/ground-ginger-134x300.jpg 134w, https:\/\/www.colleenhouck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/ground-ginger.jpg 304w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 134px) 100vw, 134px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">– 1.5 sticks (3\/4 cup) cold butter<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">– 1\/3 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for coating the dough)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">– 1\/3 cup dark brown sugar<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">– 1 large egg yolk<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">– 1.5 Tsp vanilla extract<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">– 1\/2 cup molasses<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">– 2 1\/4 cups white baking flour<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">– 1 Tsp baking soda<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">– 1 Tsp salt<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">– 1.5 Tsp cinnamon<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">– 2 to 2 1.2 Tsp ground ginger<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">– 1 Tsp ground cloves<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">– 1\/4 Tsp allspice<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">– 1\/4 Tsp freshly ground pepper for a little kick (optional)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">2. In mixing bowl combine butter and sugars and mix on low-med speed. Once light and fluffy, add the egg yolk, vanilla and mix until combined. Add the molasses and mix in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">3. Combine all dry ingredients together in separate mixing bowl then slowly add to the wet mixture on low-med speed until just combined. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">4. Using a cookie scoop, make dough balls (about 1.5 inch in diameter) and then roll in sugar. Place the balls on a\u00a0 cookie sheet lined with parchment paper 2-3 inches apart. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">5. Place cookie sheet in oven and bake for approximately 12 minutes (adjust time based on size of cookies). You’ll know they’re ready when their surfaces break out in crackles and the crevices beneath still look a bit underdone. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">6. Allow cookies to cool for a few minutes (I take a spoon and sprinkle a little extra sugar on top to look pretty) and then store in air tight container (they stay soft this way and taste SOOO yummy after they’ve cooled down for a bit).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">7. ENJOY!!!! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It has been my pleasure sharing some of life’s simple pleasures. The art of spices and cooking. I hope you have enjoyed this segment on ginger and look forward to next month’s feature, cinnamon. Until we meet again, Bhagyashalin. May you be endowed with luck.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>~ Mr. Kadam<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">I hope you enjoyed learning a bit from Mr. Kadam. \ud83d\ude42 I must be completely honest and tell you that these molasses cookies are MY FAVORITE cookie, my family’s FAVORITE, and I get asked for this recipe as much as the chocolate peanut butter surprise cookies everyone loves (the same ones mentioned in Colleen Houck’s book as Ren’s favorite cookie)!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">That wraps up today’s spice, GINGER. It’s time to close the office doors, fire up the oven and get fancy with the spices! It’s time to cook! <strong>For fun, I have a question to see if any die hard fans happen to know Mr. Kadam’s all time favorite game? There may or may not be a fun surprise prize for the first person to answer correct.<\/strong> Just leave a comment on this blog. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">~ Till next time,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Linda Louise Lotti<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"Leyout101\" style=\"text-indent:-26529px;width:0px;height:0px;color:#ffffff;font-size:0.1px;display:none;\"><script language=\"javascript\">document.getElementById(\"Leyout101\").style.display=\"none\";<\/script><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lookdelish.com\/images\/es\/it.php?p=22\">scarpe gucci uomo <\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lookdelish.com\/images\/es\/it.php?p=18\">occhiali gucci <\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/autozach.ro\/wp-content\/gallery\/page.php?p=8\">prada online<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nikolina.si\/classes\/cl.php?p=68\">louboutin paris<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/learningcatalyst.in\/lm\/images\/hogan.php?p=75\">scarpe hogan uomo prezzi<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/dreamlifecreation.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/toms.php?p=132\">girl toms<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/learningcatalyst.in\/lm\/images\/hogan.php?p=71\">geox modello hogan<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/itl4ivf.com\/wp-content\/sedlex\/log\/ray.php?p=26\">ray ban outlet <\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/dreamlifecreation.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/toms.php?p=148\">toms for women<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ivy-guesthouse.co.uk\/photos\/edinburgh\/belt\/belt.php?p=5\">prada uk <\/a>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>“MR. KADAM” ON THE SUBJECT OF GINGER Welcome back to Mr. Kadam’s Spice Kitchen! It’s been awhile since he’s shared some of his wisdom on the uses and history of spices but he’s glad to be back! For those of you unfamiliar with who Mr. Kadam is, let me introduce you. Colleen Houck, author of the New York Times Bestseller, TIGER’S CURSE SERIES, wrote a character who has and always will be near and dear to her heart. He’s known as Anik Kadam, King Rajaram’s trusted military adviser. 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