Friday, February 28, 2014One Spice, Two SpiceA fire, a blanket, a snowy day, a cup of tea and a new cookbook. What could be better? Especially when the cookbook’s title is a surprise, arriving in the mail just in time to curl up for a cozy weekend of reading with a furry friend.My new cookbook came compliments of Joanne, of the lovely blog Eats Well With Others. We are participating in the Food Blogger Cookbook Swap, a terrific event being hosted by Alyssa of Everyday Maven and Faith of An Edible Mosaic. The idea behind the swap is to share books from our collection with other food bloggers. I sent a book to someone and received one in return. So much fun!Joanne chose well for me. She noticed from my blog that I revel in spices (so true!) and thoughtfully selected one called One Spice, Two Spice by Floyd Cardoz.  The author grew up in Mumbai and Goa and now cooks in New York City. He shares some personal bits throughout the book and gives a little history of each recipe.Right away the title intrigued me and I knew I’d enjoy diving in ... I was right. The book brings together two cultures, American food cooked with Indian spices. I traveled in India seven years ago and really appreciate Indian flavors. The first section I flipped to was the condiment chapter. Chutneys, pickles, raitas and dressings – yes, please! I began marking recipes to try and Boodie’s Ketchup, named for the author’s mother, is top of the list. This tomato-based condiment is flavored with cinnamon, cloves, ginger, shallots, garlic, cayenne and vinegar. Need I say more? And as I perused other chapters in the book many other recipes leaped out.  Come summer, this pretty Chilled Cucumber Soup with Mint and Basil is sure to refresh.I’m always happy to add fresh inspiration to my cookbook shelf and appreciate this chance to meet fellow food bloggers. Thank you for your delicious choice, Joanne! And thank you to Alyssa and Faith for hosting. Now back to my menu planning!A lovely group of bloggers joined together for this fun cookbook swap. Please feel free to stop by for a visit and check out some of the new inspirations they received:A Baker's HouseAn Edible Mosaicavocado bravadoBlueberries And BlessingsCheap Recipe BlogConfessions of a Culinary DivaCreate Amazing MealsCucina KristinaCulinary Adventures with CamillaCupcake ProjectDinner is Served 1972Done With CornEats Well With OthersEveryday MavenFlour Me With Love From My Sweet Heart girlichef Great Food 360° Healthy. Delicious. I'm Gonna Cook That! Je Mange la Ville Karen's Kitchen Stories Kitchen Treaty Olive and Herb OnTheMove-In The Galley Our Best Bites Paleo Gone Sassy poet in the pantry Rhubarb and Honey Rocky Mountain CookingShikha la mode Shockingly Delicious Sifting Focus Spiceroots Spoonful of Flavor Tara's Multicultural Table The Not So Exciting Adventures of a Dabbler The Suburban Soapbox The Whole Family's FoodPosted byHannah Cordesat3:53 AM22commentsEmail ThisBlogThis!Share