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GOURMET NEWS SEPTEMBER 2013 SEASONING & SPICES 27 See Smell Taste from Viola Imports Available from Viola Imports, See Smell Taste is an extensive line of premium spices, salts, blends and ingredients for molecular gastronomy. See Smell Taste was conceived from the desire to provide only the most exclusive choice of ingredients and tools to those with a discriminating appetite for culinary excellence. See Smell Taste offers the world's highest quality herbs and spices achieved through research into how each spice seed should be planted, harvested and processed. Location of best soil and weather are taken into account when looking for the right grower, and only a few growers meet these high standards. Drying, grinding and sorting equipment are monitored to achieve the best results. A comprehensive categorization system based on the intrinsic characteristics of each spice catego- rizes the spices into seven groups: seeds and pods, flowers, leaves and berries, roots and barks, chilies, peppers, salts and finally blends. Expand your palette with the revered spices from Viola Imports. Some of the company's popular products include Black Pepper Malabar, Pangasinan Sea Salts, Tahitian Grand Cru Vanilla Beans, Piment d'Espelette, Pimenton de la Vera Dulce and Iranian Saffron. Favored blends made on site and to order include Golden Vadouvan and Harissa Mix, Garam Masala, Shichimi Togarashi, Madras Curry, Ras el Hanout and more. Viola Imports' spices are available in 32-ounce jars and one-gallon containers for foodservice and in mini containers for retail. For more information, contact Viola Imports at 847.690.0790, or visit the company online at www .violaimports.com. Spice Things Up with Robert Rothschild Farm's Gourmet Rubs Seasonings and spices are one of the simplest ways to boost the flavor of an appetizer or meal, and Robert Rothschild Farm excellently blends spices in their two specialty rubs. The Chop House Steak & Beef Rub is a savory blend of sea salt, onions, garlic and lots of spices. Steak drizzled with olive oil and spread with a coating of Chop House Steak & Beef Rub is sure to be a crowdpleaser at a barbecue. This rub also makes exquisite meatballs and adds instant flavor to green beans and tomatoes. The possibilities are virtually endless! Another delicious rub featuring beautifully blended spices is the Limon Pep- per Meat, Fish & Poultry Rub. This rub perfectly pairs tart lemon with zesty black pepper, providing a kick of flavor. Not only is this spice blend delectable on meat, fish and poultry, but it is equally delicious on grilled zucchini and other vegetables. Add zesty flavor to any dish with Robert Rothschild Farm's gourmet rubs. For more information about Robert Rothschild Farm products or for additional recipe ideas, call 800.356.8933, e-mail info@robertrothschild.com, or visit the company's website at www.robertrothschild.com. You can also find Robert Rothschild Farm on Facebook and Pinterest.