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Have you caught up with the latest buzz from the Food Network Show Chopped? Well, let’s rewind a bit to Chopped: Volume 3 – Season 56, Episode 3! In that thrilling episode, there was something truly special that grabbed everyone’s attention: Salty Fingers! Yep, you heard it right! This little Superstar took the stage, leaving …

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Spring is coming. No, really. We know it’s hard to imagine, in the depths of February… But it really is right around the corner. The days are getting longer (and warmer) and soon we’ll see the first signs of garden life in the form of young grass shoots and bright pastel crocuses. As a chef, …

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Here at Flavour Fields, we’re in the business of flavor – I mean, it’s in our name. We’re hoping that this Valentine’s day, you’re in the mood for flavor too. We’re bringing you four incredible products with all the beauty, flavor, and PASSION your guests deserve (and crave). Spices to fall in love with… Two …

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The red, white, and black. We know, something about that doesn’t sound quite right. We’re not referring to the colors of our great American flag, but the peppercorns that should be in your kitchen! We’re talking about Kampot Red, Malabar White, and Sarawak Black peppercorns! Each has their own distinctive characteristics and purposes in your …

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Winter is a difficult time in the pastry world. The weather is cold and drab, and the local fruit stands are bare. If you’re a seasonally conscious pastry chef – which most are these days, this is the time of year when it’s necessary to fall back on other flavors, like chocolate, caramel, and dried …

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A new decade is here, and that means Flavour Fields is starting to look at eating, dining, and cooking trends that could impact the way you experience food in the New Year. Food trends are incredibly important, particularly to a restaurant striving to be on the cutting edge of the industry. Here are a few …

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We hear jingle bells, crackling fires, and crunching BlinQ Blossoms! Ah yes, winter is upon us, and so is the time for all those quintessential holiday necessities. While crunching BlinQ Blossoms or the smell of freshly ground Malabar White Peppercorns may not immediately come to mind when imagining your essential holiday trope, we’d like you …

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That means hungry guests (usually in droves with their families) will be knocking down the doors to eat, drink, and be merry. All in the holiday spirit of course! The holidays are the perfect time of year to settle into some more classic preparations that utilize rich flavorful autumn ingredients. Cooking styles tend to move …

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Halloween can be a tricky time of year for chefs (pun intended). The temperatures are getting colder (and rainier) and guests have parties and upcoming holiday events on their mind. This is the perfect time of year to start to adopt some cold weather cooking techniques and ingredients. Your guests will leave warm, happy, and …

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Salt! It’s arguably one of the most important ingredients in fine dining cuisine (and cooking in general). It has the ability to transform dishes, heighten flavors, and add its own special nuances to a complex dish. And yet, it tends to be forgotten, or simply put on the back burner (pun intended). Here at Flavour …

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