AllSpice Inspiration
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Spice Profile: Galangal
Spice Profile: Galangal, Alpinia Species Galangal is pronounced as guh-lang-guh, scientific name Alpine Species. It is also known as Laos, Siamese and Thai Ginger Types of Galangal There are two principal types...
The Ultimate Saffron Spice Profile
A native to Southwest Asia, saffron has had many uses such as seasonings, fragrances, perfumes, dye and medicine. In the kitchen, saffron is most commonly used in soups, stews, as...
Blend Highlight: Fines Herbes
What is Fines Herbes? Fines Herbes, which I always want to pronounce Fine-is Erb-is (in my lovely Wisconsin accent) is actually pronounced feen-ZAIRB (with a French accent). As such, it is a...
Cumin - Spice Profile
Cumin, Cuminum cyminum Widely used in cuisines as varied as Indian, Eastern, Middle Eastern, Mexican, Portuguese and Spanish, cumin is a staple in many cooks’ spice racks and commonly found...
Spice Profile: Black Seed (Kalonji, Nigella Sativa, Charnushka)
Scientific Name Nigella Sativa Pronounced char-NOOSH-kah Charnushka means “black seed” in Russian, which translates to chernishke in Yiddish and schwarzkummel in German. Also Known As The rare spice is known...
Spice Profile: Fenugreek
Scientific Name Trigonella foenum-graecum Pronounced: Fen-oo-GREEK The scientific name Trigonella refers to triangularly shaped flowers. Foenum-graecum translates into 'Greek Hay' What is Fenugreek? Fenugreek is a leafy green plant that can be...
Spice Profile: Star Anise
Spice Profile: Star Anise, Illicium Verum Star Anise is pronounced as star \ˈa-nəs\ , scientific name Illicium Verum. Anise is often mispronounced. Hear the correct pronunciation. Also Known As...
Spicy Snacks
When we think of using a spice rack, we generally think of elaborate meals and more complex cooking. However, a wide variety of herbs and spices can be used to brighten...
