Café by the Bay

by Steve O on February 15, 2010

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No discussion of food in San Francisco would be complete without talking about coffee. Everyone always thinks of Seattle and coffee, but in San Francisco we also take our coffee pretty seriously. Could be the not so great climate, could be the great food, or it our ongoing mass fantasy that we are [...]

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San Francisco is the American Paris

by Steve O on January 20, 2010

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After spending 4 days with fellow foodies from around the globe at the Winter Fancy Food Show, I was able to take a fresh look at my home city through a visitor’s eyes. In terms of originality and individuality, San Francisco is in the first rank of world cities. The topography, the architecture, [...]

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Christmas Eve Chez Spice Mogul

December 26, 2009

Part of the great fun of any holiday is inventing new traditions. This year to celebrate the launch of Spice Mogul, we made a big triple sized batch of our Madras No. 4 lamb curry with a slew of “boys” to feed the family mob (including kids) and add a little spice to the [...]

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Madras No. 4 Lamb Curry a la Chatsphotog

December 13, 2009
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When it is cold, rainy and wet, the body craves food that warms the soul. Some fragrant lamb curry spooned up with chunks of soft naan is just what is required to counter the effects of the weather.

The Ingredients

1 packet Madras Curry No. 4 whole spice blend
2 [...]

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Madras No. 4 Scrambled Eggs

December 12, 2009
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Hot caffeinated beverages are not the only way to awaken the mind and body in the morning. A small addition of the Madras Curry No. 4 to simple scrambled eggs will awaken the palate and the little gray cells.

The Ingredients

1 Tablespoon Madras Curry No. 4 whole spice blend
2 Tablespoon oil
3 whole eggs
1/2 medium [...]

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Spiced Mogul Pecans

December 12, 2009
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This recipe makes an excellent and different treat at holiday time regardless of which holiday you are celebrating: flavor is totally non sectarian. Created by our photographic collaborator, globe trotting gourmand and accomplished home cook, Chats Chatterjee, it’s easy and delicious.

The Ingredients

One tablespoon of coarsely ground Madras Curry No. 4 whole spice blend
One cup [...]

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Chicken a la King – Peruvian Style

December 7, 2009

Let’s face it, Chicken a la King can be a snoozer. Comforting perhaps, but a bit of a culinary soporific. When that classic dish travels south of the border, however, it sizzles. The Peruvian version, Aji de Gallina, adds walnuts, Parmesan and spicy aji amarillo chilis to give it zing and depth of flavor. [...]

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How Many “Boys” for Your Curry? Condiments Made Easy

November 29, 2009

Part of the fun of serving an Indian curry is having all the fun little condiments that go with it. Will it be a 3 or 5 (or more?) boy curry? Rumored to have been called a “boy” in reference to the servinf staff, each “boy” represents a condiment providing an additional note [...]

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Cauliflower Gratin Peasant Style

November 26, 2009

This make-up of this dish has evolved over the years and is a perennial favorite chez Spice Mogul. When the weather gets cold, the days get short and green vegetables are scarce , this dish provides a level of comfort and satisfaction that almost makes you wish winter wouldn’t end so [...]

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Spicy Treats: Toasted Curried Pumpkin Seeds

November 2, 2009
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One of the great things about Halloween is having all those crunchy and delicious pumpkin seeds leftover from your carving efforts. This year we did a bit of experimentation with our Madras Curry No. 4 blend and came up with a spicy salty snack that would be great at any time of the year.
The [...]

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