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12 spices that can make your meals exciting by MyPersonaliTea

October 30, 2022November 21, 2022Lani and Norm

There are so many spices out there. And with technology and the advancement in transportation and preservation of food goods, you can find foods and spices from anywhere in the world at your local grocery store. It’s wonderful! The world in food and spices down the street at your local grocery! I’ve chosen 12 common […]

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Garlic cloves or powdered garlic, which is better?

May 22, 2022September 16, 2022Lani and Norm

Powered garlic is much more convenient than whole, fresh garlic cloves when it comes to meal preparation. When cooking with fresh cloves or with the powdered version, the nutritional value of the fresh product will be reduced. One trick with powdered garlic is to mix it with a bit of water for 2-5 minutes before […]

What is nutmeg powder made from?

May 22, 2022November 21, 2022Lani and Norm

What is nutmeg power exactly? Before we can answer that we need to know what nutmeg is. Nutmeg is a spice made from the seed of the nutmeg tree. The nutmeg tree is native to Indonesia and is an evergreen This tree is actually the source of two spices, nutmeg and mace. Nutmeg is the […]

Star anise looks great but what exactly is it?

May 22, 2022October 30, 2022Lani and Norm

What exactly is star anise? Star anise is a spice made from the fruit of the Chinese evergreen tree Illicium verum. The flavour of star anise is similar to the licorice flavour. Star anise and anise area similar in flavour and commonly confused but they are different. It is rich in flavonoids and polyphenolic compounds […]

What are cumin seeds and what are they used for?

May 21, 2022June 13, 2022Lani and Norm

The spice cumin is made from the dried seed of the Cuminum cyminum plant which is a member of the parsley family. It is a popular spice and used quite commonly in Latin American, Middle Eastern, North African and Indian cuisines. It is available in whole seeds and ground form. What are cumin seeds, exactly. […]

What are some of the health benefits of cloves?

May 21, 2022November 10, 2022Lani and Norm

What are cloves? Where do they come from? And what are the benefits of cloves? For starters, cloves come from the flower buds of the clove tree, and evergreen also knowns as Syzygium aromaticum. Cloves are grown in India and Madagascar but Indonesia is most associated with clove production. Cloves are commonly used as a […]