Greetings!

Herbs & spices can really make an ordinary meal extraordinary.

What can you do to always have on hand just the right flavors you're looking for at your finger tips?

This week marks the 2nd week of our "Shortcuts Series" where I'm laying the foundation for 'out-of-the-box' experiences in your kitchen. As you get these concepts under your belt you'll easily become the master and innovator in your kitchen that you were born to be. My aim is to make your cooking process as natural and seemless to you as breathing.

Did you know that there are several ways to store and use herbs and spices that can deliver more flavor and convenience to you?

Over the years I've had the pleasure of training my students in these techniques which have delivered to them the confidence they need to let their natural chefs emerge. This bit of information will give you some of the pointers you need to begin the process of mastering the beginning stages of creating your sauces, spreads, bases, etc. So jump into the info and let me know if there's anything in particular you'd like for me to cover in future articles, ebooks or courses.

Now let's catch up on this past week's happenings.

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RECAP
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- I was out of the studio for the most part of this week, but the media process continues for the food tv programming nonetheless.
- I came up with a new curry sauce - it's a multi-cultural fusion - I'll have to expound upon it in the issues to come.
- I'm currently developing the 'O'Neal' series of recipes - I'll explain later when it's ready for you guys to partake - remind me.
- Had an almost out of body experience with - not quite - some very vanilla silk and the barley coffee substitute. AWESOME!
- Forum discussions continue

and without further ado...

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Here's the latest article from the Vegetarian site at BellaOnline.com.

Shortcuts : How To Pre-Prep Your Herbs & Spices
Herbs and spices are items that every kitchen should be graced with along with chefs who aren't afraid to use them. While creating shortcuts for ourselves we may need to invest more time in the beginning to ensure the best results. Here are 3 herb & spice shortcuts that will help your process:

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art1158.asp

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FORUM DISCUSSIONS & POLLS
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operation eat great cheap
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http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=445871#Post445871

Do you have any random questions?
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http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=451507#Post451507

Biggest Vegetarian Challenge
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http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=445856&page=all

Quinoa
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http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=449965&page=all

Food Files
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http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=448841#Post448841

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For delicious & healthy vegetarian recipes, reviews, resources & more.

To participate in free, fun, really active online discussions, visit us at our

community forum and join a conversation.
It's located here:
http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=55

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There are so many tools we can use to create better health through our diets. They're inexpensive and folks need to know about them. This newsletter is one of them. So join me in this campaign by sharing this newsletter, The Vegetarian Resource Newsletter with at least [I'm going to push the envelope here and raise it] 15 other people and ask them to do the same. Let's make a positive impact on people's lives and in their health!

By the way... If you have any questions or comments, please send them my way. I'd love to be of service to you and get you the answers that are most important to you.

As always... it's been a pleasure sharing with you. Until next time... Bye for now.

Jason Hodge
Vegetarian Editor
http://vegetarian.bellaonline.com

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