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A Visit to Portugal leads to a craving for Chocolate Cake When Andrew and I went to Portugal last summer, we went deep into the country near the Spanish border. We were on our Douro River Cruise aboard Viking Helgrim and on offer was a…
This Portuguese Classic was worth the wait…and the time to make it. I’ve waited for months to cook this recipe. I first saw it on our trip to Portugal in July. We actually never tasted the dish while we were there. Now that we have,…
Viking River Cruises’ ‘River of Gold’: A Perfect Introduction to the World of Port… And to Portugal itself In 1756, the Companhia Geral da Agricultura das Vinhas do Alto Douro was founded making the Douro River Valley the third oldest protected wine region in the…
When Andrew and I were in Portugal last month, we went on a wonderful picnic. It was part of an optional shore excursion offered by Viking on our 10-day Douro River Cruise. We left the ship and traveled high up into the hills to the…
Sailing The Douro On Viking’s Newest ‘Baby’ Longship, Viking Helgrim August 4, 2019 By Guest Post Leave a Comment Guest post by Monte Mathews The Douro, The River of Gold, is Portugal’s gift to river cruising. Viking Cruises is bringing its formula of absolutely top-notch…
SIMPLY ORGANIC. THERE’S AN AWFUL LOT TO LIKE ABOUT SIMPLY ORGANIC.
The 20-year-old purveyor of 100% Certified Organic spices and herbs has 113 items on its menu. Recently we were asked to try a whole new collection of Simply Organic’s Umami Blends. These three standouts worked brilliantly with every dish we used them in. They get their umami credentials from a mixture of shiitake and porcini mushrooms. That’s the basis for the Original Umami blend. Then Simply Organics adds bold herbal and garlic notes in its Roasted Garlic and Herb version. Sweet and Smoky adds smoky flavor from maples and smoked paprika.
Also included in our samples, were 5 Simply Organics Seasoning Mixes. Extremely well-priced at $1.49 to $1.69, there are 16 in total. They make seasoning everything from Shrimp to Sloppy Joe’s a snap
They’re rich and robust and leave nothing to chance. No more digging into the spice drawer and discovering a key element missing. It’s all there for you in whichever flavor you choose. You can even make Alfredo Sauce and Pesto. We loved all three we’ve tried so far. We used the Fajita mix on Chicken…
Our steak dinner got a lift from Simply Organic’s Savory Steak Marinade…
and Ground Round ruled the day in our Sloppy Joes. We shouldn’t have been surprised because Simply Organic is the real deal. But there’s more to love about this great company.
Every one of Simply Organics herbs and spices are sourced responsibly and delivered ethically The company works closely with its suppliers: Farmers they develop real relationships with and with whom they help grow the most aromatic, flavorful, and wholesome spices year after year. But Simply Organic’s commitment to communities in both the United States and Canada runs even deeper. Through their Simply Organic Giving Fund, they are tackling food insecurity by helping to nourish millions of people. Beyond that, the company has built training centers that teach organic farming methods, dug wells that bring fresh water to villages, supported schools, and meal programs in grower communities. Simply Organics supports Organic research and education, gives scholarships in sustainable agriculture, and helps organic-growing-based urban gardens and community food banks.
You can buy Simply Organic spices at many supermarkets. There’s a store locator found at https://www.simplyorganic.com/storelocator. Better yet, you can order on-line directly from Simply Organics at www.simplyorganic.com
Our Report From Silversea: “An In-Depth Culinary Experience, S.A.L.T.” has just been published by Avid Cruiser.com
