As Stir the Pots reposts past interviews, we thought of Lior Lev Secarz. The man behind Spice Brothers, Lior is a spirit who radiates the humanity and love of life that seems so under attack in the nation where he was raised. Israel. Stir the Pots is the creation of...
The recent Goya boycott made me consider alternatives for seasoning of my favorite Latin dishes. Among the ingredients, I thought of annatto, a carotenoid seed commonly used in as a coloring agent or condiment in a whole lot of industrial food products, including...
Lior Lev Secarz is a spice blender extraordinaire. We first met at his spice shop, La Boite, during a party during the World Cup Finals. I was immediately intrigued by the alchemy Lior created in his space, a tapestry of color, texture and scents...
Fermentation is my my passion. From beer to bread I've traveled its tributaries in search of the perfect harbors. One destination has been elusive; lactic fermented chili sauce. James Lahey introduced me to this wonderful creation. Trying to put my hand to a...
