Why Garlic Makes Your Breath Smell Bad
Did you ever wonder why garlic makes your breath smell bad? It’s not something that keeps me up late at night worrying, but at the same time, I do try to keep my distance from other people in the room [...]
Interesting Facts About Salt
Salt is a great seasoning ingredient. It enhances the flavor of meals and makes your food taste better. Our body requires that we take in salt every day. In fact, we could not live without it! Here are some fun [...]
Cayenne Pepper and High Blood Pressure
According to the American Heart Association, one out of every three adults has high blood pressure. We all know that the best way get control of high blood pressure is with diet and exercise. We avoid foods that are high [...]
The History of Fenugreek
The next herb/spice we will take a closer look at in our History of Spice Series is Fenugreek. Common Name: Fenugreek Scientific Name: Trigonella foenum-graecum Other Names: Bird's Foot, Bockshornklee, Greek Hay Seed Description Fenugreek is an annual plant belonging [...]
The History of Cinnamon
The next spice we will take a closer look at in our History of Spice Series is Cinnamon. Common Name: Cinnamon Scientific Name: Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Other Names: Cassia Description Cinnamon is an aromatic spice that comes from the bark of [...]
The History of Pink Himalayan Salt
The next product we will take a closer look at in our History of Spice Series is Pink Himalayan Salt. Common Name: Pink Himalayan Salt Scientific Name: Pink Halite or Mineral Halite Other Names: Pink Salt, Himalayan Sea Salt, Rock [...]
The History of Basil
The next herb we will take a closer look at in our History of Spice Series is Basil. Common Name: Basil Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum Other Names: Thai Basil, Sweet Basil Description Basil is a an herb that is most [...]
The History of Nutmeg
The next spice we will take a closer look at in our History of Spice Series is Nutmeg. Common Name: Nutmeg Scientific Name: Myristica fragrans, Myristicaceae Other Names: Jaiphal, Jatisasyya, Jatiphala Description Nutmeg spice comes from the seed/pit of the [...]
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The History of Cardamom
The next spice we will take a closer look at in our History of Spice Series is Cardamon. Common Name: Cardamom Latin Name: Elettaria Cardamomum Other Names: Capalaga, Ilachi, Green Cardamom, True Cardamom, Ceylon Cardamom Description Cardamom is a spice [...]