Coriander Leaves Coriander spice refers to the seed of the cilantro plant - the leaves of the plant too are a herb in their own right. The name 'coriander' doesn't exactly have the most romantic of associations, considering tha

Excerpt from God's Banquet Table An evergreen tree that grows in the West Indies bears a brilliant red flower. When the flower buds are dried, they turn a dark brown, almost blackish color, producing our familiar clove that is

There is absolutely nothing more pleasant than the aroma of fresh cinnamon. A spice that has been valued since ancient times. In the Old Testament it was used as a perfume and one of the ingredients in the anointing oil used by Mo

Chives Chives are the smallest and - in terms of flavor - finest member of the onion family, which also includes garlic, leek and shallots. It is native to Asia and Europe, having been known and used in Chinese Cuisine from ove

The family of chili peppers - which includes mild-flavored members such as sweet bell peppers all the up to way to the fiery jalapeño and the positively blazing Habaneros - has enjoyed a unique and respectable position among food

The sight of the blue-purple sunray flower of the dandelion-like stalk of the chicory plant is a familiar greeting on summer morning walks. It grows rather like a common weed on roadsides and limestone hills, and has often been cl

Excerpt from God's Banquet Table Everybody loves the taste of chocolate. Chocolate pudding, chocolate milk, chocolate pies, chocolate almonds, chocolate bars, chocolate covered ants and the list goes on of the huge number of tr

Caraway Seeds The small, crescent-shaped "seed" of the Caraway, as it is popularly known, is - botanically speaking - actually the miniscule, dried-out fruit of the Caraway plant. It has a strong, pungent aroma and a warm, swee

Except from Dining in the Raw, by Rita Romano "Braggs All Purpose Seasoning" is made of soybeans and water only. There are no additives, preservatives, chemicals, coloring agents, or added sodium. Braggs is not fermented or hea

Bay Leaf Use Bay leaf is the aromatic leaf of the laurel tree. On their own, they have a strong and distinctive fragrance and flavor, but their main strength lies in integrating the various flavors in a culinary creation, while