Drying tomatoes concentrates and thus intensifies the flavor of this vegetable/fruit. Sundried tomatoes have a sweet flavor and a meaty texture. Used extensively in Mediterranean cuisine they are especially popular

This pasta made from spelt flour has a dense chewy texture. It has a robust flavor and a nutritional content similar to soft whole wheat.

Made from grinding spelt an ancient Mediterranean wheat. Spelt flour’s assertive flavor and nutritional profile (similar to whole wheat) is a boon to the variety of baked goods in which

An ancient wheat consumed by Egyptians Romans and Greeks and mentioned in the Bible. Used in bread pilafs cereals and pasta spelt became available in the U.S. in the 1980’s.

A vegan version of the classic sauce containing tofu (instead of eggs) oil sweetener acid (vinegar and/or lemon juice) mustard spices and various processed gums. While eggless mayonnaise is widely

A Japanese noodle made from buckwheat or a combination of buckwheat and wheat flour. Other varieties contain wild mountain yam green tea or green mugwort herb. Soba is available in

Available both dried and fresh shiitakes have a rich meaty flavor and texture. The fresh ones are wonderful sauteed grilled or broiled. Dried shiitakes work best in stocks due to

Widely used in Asia Africa and the Mediterranean these tasty seeds are an abundant source of protein vitamin E and calcium the latter being concentrated in the hull. Unfortunately the

The unrefined variety has a nutty aroma and contains compounds that render it resistant to oxidation. Sesame oil is 50 percent monounsaturated and 50 percent polyunsaturated containing the omega 6

Made by the process of solar evaporation whereby salt crystals are harvested from sea water which has been evaporated and thus concentrated over a period of many years. While primarily