I WON the Chicken Rubs and Seasonings Set!

I WON!!!  I am extremely honored to have won the six-jar Chicken Rubs and Seasonings Set from SpicesInc.com. via a giveaway hosted by The Foodie Blogroll!!

I can't think of too many things that excite me more in the kitchen than experimenting with spices to create unique, flavorful dishes and thanks to the generous folks at SpicesInc.com, I will be experimenting for quite some time. Check back in a few days to see what magic I was able to conjure up with these bold and delicious spice blends! Below are the seasoning blends in the set (and commentary from the SpicesInc.com staff):

Kickin' Chicken - this has consistently been a family and friends favorite and was developed by the Championship BBQ Team that we have partnered with. This has consistently taken the top prize at numerous BBQ events in the northeast. We like it as it is loaded with flavor with some sweetness but no overpowering heat.

Chipotle Honey - one of our most popular, this chicken rub has the natural sweetness that only honey can provide along with a faint hint of smoky heat from the chipotle and Spanish paprika. This is a favorite of the kids and those whose palette doesn’t like too much spicy flavor.

Adobo Lime - a delicious south of the border seasoning blend that has the delicious citrus sensation that can only be provided by lime zest. This is one of our favorites for the grill or to bake and it has a little bit of peppery flavor without being spicy hot.

Tandoori - this is a classic Indian dish and while you may not have your own authentic Tandoor oven you can still get a taste of the extraordinary flavor that this dish provides.  One of our favorites is a grilled Tandoori kabob.

Mediterranean Dry Rub - ideal for those that love herb based seasoning blends and a touch of the Mediterranean. This also pairs well with fish but we especially like it with chicken. Another plus is that this is a no salt seasoning blend.

Citrus Seasoning - another herb based blend that is salt free a favorite of the getting leaner crowd. We especially love the hints of citrus that is provided by the lemon and orange zest.

Thanks again to The Foodie Blogroll for sponsoring this wonderful giveaway and thanks to SpicesInc. for your generous donation. My heart is full beyond words!

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It's Wednesday...Eat Orange Foods!

Wednesday is ruled by Mercury and Virgo and is associated with the color Orange. The color orange is linked to our emotions and is widely known for it's ability to inspire happiness and joy! 

Orange influences healing in a variety of physical and emotional areas of our bodies (stimulates the appetite, improves digestion, is associated with the assimilation of food; helps the stomach, lower back, pelvic and kidney health; sexuality, personal power and more). 

Orange foods are, in my opinion, some of the yummiest foods available--not to mention the fact that they contain high amounts of vital antioxidants--carotenoids, beta-carotene, Vitamin C--which help destroy toxic cells and repairs some cellular damage.

So, in honor of Wednesday, and because you may now have a little more information about why you should eat plenty of orange foods, I thought it would be fun to list some of my favorite orange foods, drinks, spices, etc. and link the foods to any recipes I've posted on the blog if applicable.

My Favorite Orange Foods

• Apricots
• Butternut squash 
• Cinnamon   Matcha Green Tea Latte
• Cantaloupe
• Carrots
• Ginger   Detox Chicken Salad
• Mangoes
• Oranges   Citrus Remoulade Sauce  
• Orange Juice
• Orange Peppers
• Papayas
• Paprika   Lemon Pepper Wings   Skillet Fried Potatoes
• Pumpkin  Pumpkin Ravioli/Chicken/Matcha Cream Sauce 
• Peaches   Detox-Tini
• Saffron
• Sweet Potatoes   Orange-Beets/Sw Potatoes   Three Potato Salad   Whole Wheat Sw Potato Pancake
• Tangerines 
• Turmeric   Black Bean & Corn Salad   Sauteed Kale

 Join in on the fun! Tell me about your favorite orange foods, any orange foods you've eaten lately or link to orange foods on your website/blogs.

Kapha Churna Stimulating Spice Mix

Product Review:  Kapha Churna Stimulating Spice Mix

I love experimenting with spices.  A few of years ago, while trying to figure out my Ayurvedic dosha (these days, I'm Vatta/Kapha, btw), I came across the Mapi Ayurvedic website where I found Kapha Churna spice mix--a unique blend of ginger, black pepper, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, turbinado sugar and salt.  I tried it in a few dishes and was very pleased with the flavor it added.  I've used it on everything from over easy eggs, soups, roasted chicken and fish, french fries and so much more.

One day I got an idea to try it in my Detox Chicken Salad because of the antioxidant properties of many of the spices in the blend and it was incredible!  I loved the result so much I sent the recipe to Rachael Ray (don't believe she ever used it, though).  Anyway, this spice blend has a pungent, spicy and sweet flavor that will work well in many of your recipes--from plain to exotic!  It tastes great and is good for folks with slow, sluggish digestion and circulation or who have cool body temperature.  This mix will get you warmed up, get your blood (and other things) moving, and will be the perfect addition to your savory and sweet dishes.  I'm giving Kapha Churna Stimulating Spice Mix 5 stars! *****


Read more about Kapha Churna and the other two exciting Ayurveda spice blends. Want to learn more about Ayurveda and find out what your dosha is?  Visit What's My Dosha for more information and to take a free dosha quiz.