Cloves

Cloves: History, Flavor, Benefits, Uses

Cloves are one of the oldest and most popular spices in the world. Native to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia, cloves are the flower buds of a variety of evergreen tree. This strong and aromatic spice has been consumed in Asia for more than 2,000 years. It quickly gained popularity …

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Marjoram

Marjoram: Oregano’s Forgotten Cousin

Marjoram is indigenous to northern Africa and is a relative of oregano. The cultivation of this herb is believed to have originated in the Mediterranean region, namely Cyprus and Turkey. Both marjoram and oregano are of the Origanum genus and in parts of Europe, what we refer to as oregano …

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Ginger

Ginger: A Flavor Built For Pairing

Related to turmeric and cardamom, ginger is indigenous through China. From there, it spread to other parts of Asia, the Spice Islands, and West Africa.

Today, India is the largest producer of this popular culinary and medicinal herbaceous plant root, though it’s widely grown around the world. 

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Thyme

Thyme: A Truly Timeless Ancient Herb

Thyme is an ancient evergreen herb that has been renowned for its myriad uses for thousands and thousands of years. In addition to its value as a culinary herb, it is also known for uses both medicinal and ornamental. It is a member of the mint family and a relative …

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