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Sweet and Savory Adventure

February 2, 2025 • 16 min

Sweet and Savory Adventure

Follow coriander, star anise, and cinnamon through sweet and savory dishes featuring Baharat and Chinese Five Spice.

Baharat Chinese Five Spice Flavor Pairing

Featured spice

Baharat

A fragrant, full-bodied Middle Eastern blend balancing warmth, gentle heat, and subtle sweetness.

Show Notes

What we’re exploring

The sweet/savory line is a suggestion… spices do what they want.

In this episode

  • How warming spices behave in savory foods
  • How savory spices can deepen desserts
  • Pairing “rules” that you’re allowed to break

Try this today

  • Baharat in tomato sauce
  • Five Spice in cocoa or brownies
  • Cinnamon + chili + salt (trust me)

Kitchen note

If you’re unsure, test in a spoonful first. Tiny experiments = big confidence.

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