Quality Ingredients: My Go-To Pantry Picks

Hi Everyone!

Hope you all are doing well and cooking up a storm in your kitchens. With all that is going on in the world at the moment, I feel my kitchen is my only sanctity. I, time and time again find myself lost in whisking away a batter to make a tasty treat or whipping up a delicious afternoon tea cake for friends and family. And in turn, I keep turning to my pantry for the clean ingredients I use and trust to feed those around me.

Which reminds me that over the years, many readers and clients have asked which ingredients and brands I keep in my own kitchen. So, I’ve created a dedicated space on the site where I’ve gathered the ingredients and products I use regularly at home. These are brands I’ve come to trust over time and chosen for their quality, sourcing, and simplicity. It’s all in one place for you to explore.

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Cloves in My Spice Cupboard

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Cloves (lavang or laung) are the dried flower buds of an evergreen tree.  It’s heady aroma immediately wafts out of my spice box when it’s opened.  It has a strong distinct woodsy smell, and a bite into the bud will immediately release a warm sweet heat in your mouth.

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