What is cardamom? Want to learn more, read on.
What is cardamom? It is a spice made from the seeds of pods from various plants in the ginger family. There are two main types, […]
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Did you know there are different types of cinnamon?
How is cinnamon made? The stems of the cinnamon tree are cut; the inner bark extracted and the woody part removed. This is then dried; […]
Is saffron a spice? And why is it so expensive?
Is saffron a spice? Yes. Saffron is one of the most precious and expensive spices. It is a red and yellowish thread like spice originating […]
What is turmeric, you ask?
Turmeric has a bright orangey-yellow colour and used in Indian, Thai and Asian cooking. It can also be found in Middle Eastern cooking. Turmeric is […]
Want to know a pinch more about salt?
Salt, like pepper, is in almost every kitchen cupboard and used in almost every cuisine. Whether it’s sprinkled on a dish or added to cooking, […]
What exactly is black pepper?
There are many different types of pepper out here. Black, green, white, pink and many others. We’ll take a look at black pepper here. It […]
