AllSpice Inspiration
Browse through these posts for recipes, storage tips, and more!
Spice Profile: Cinnamon
Scientific Name Cinnamomum zelanicum What is Cinnamon? There are many varieties of cinnamon (see our post on varieties of cinnamon). All are the bark of various evergreen trees in the...
Gin and Tonic
The difference between a high quality and low quality gin is profound. A high quality gin offers complex flavors that instantly send you to a lush Northern California hillside or...
Varieties of Cinnamon
Nothing signals fall like the warm, sweet smell of cinnamon. Cinnamon is at home in dishes as varied as apple pie and chicken bastilla. Its spicy notes blend beautifully with...
Spice Profile: Chives
Scientific Name Allium Schoenoprasum What are Chives? Chives are a member of the onion family. They have a light onion-y flavor and can be used fresh in a large variety...
Spice Profile: Celery Seed
Scientific Name Apium Graveolens What is Celery Seed? Celery seed is the seed of the wild celery plant, a relative of the garden celery plant. The seed has a stronger...
Preserving Herbs
Harvest season is upon us! In most parts of the US, tomatoes, cucumbers and squash are abundant and gardeners are enjoying the (literal) fruits of their labors. If your garden...
Spice Profile: Cardamom
Scientific Name Elettaria Cardamomum What is Cardamom? Cardamom is a warm earthy spice commonly used in Indian cooking. It is available in pods, seeds or ground. There are two types of cardamom- Malabar...
Spice Profile: Caraway
Scientific Name Carum Carvi What is Caraway? Caraway is the seed of a plant in the carrot, parsley and celery family. The fruit of the plant splits into two curved seeds....
