Tarragon is a small, shrubby herb that is native to western Asia and southern Russia. Today, it grows wild across a great deal of North America and Eurasia with France leading the world in cultivation. Tarragon Flavor Profile This herb is very aromatic and has a flavor that is slightly …
Build your spice rack… Over the course of many, many years, your spice rack will gradually become a treasured collection of herbs, spices and seasonings that reflect your personality as well as your individual cooking style. Of course, everyone has to start somewhere and with the multitude of spices available, …
Origin of garlic powder Garlic powder offers an ideal solution to the common problem of keeping fresh ingredients such as whole garlic cloves on hand. Unlike fresh cloves, garlic powder provides the seasoning you need for your dishes with the convenience of any other long-lasting item on your spice rack. Simply put, …
A perennial member of the ginger family, turmeric is native to southwest India and grows wild in the forests of south and Southeast Asia. Today, India remains the top producer of turmeric, but it is now commercially cultivated in Vietnam as well. Prior to finding popularity and common medicinal and …
Ever since US soldiers returned from World War II with a special affinity for what they referred to as “the pizza herb”, oregano has been a staple on spice racks across America. In other countries, oregano has been an important culinary and medicinal herb for centuries. Oregano is a member …
Garam Masala is a complex blend of many spices that originated in Northern India. While it was first used during the cold winters to help warm all those who enjoyed it, it quickly gained popular and is now a staple of traditional Indian cuisine. Translated, Garam Masala means “hot spices”. …
Herbes de Provence (or “Herbs of Provence”) is a mixture consisting of common herbs native to the Provence region in southeast France.
As French cuisine gained popularity in the U.S. and abroad during the 1970’s, commercial herb blends bearing the name “Herbes de Provence” began to become available. However, these mixtures typically come from North Africa, China, and Central and eastern Europe—not from France.