What are cloves? Cloves are the dried, unopened flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum — an evergreen tree in the myrtle family. Cloves originated in…
Well, it’s officially Spring in New York City but the weather is still on the cool side. Gliding down Park Avenue by taxi yesterday, I…
What is turmeric? Turmeric is the root of the turmeric plant, Curcuma longa, which is a member of the ginger family. As pictured above, turmeric…
What is red chilli pepper? Red chilli pepper is the fruit of the plant of the capsicum, which are members of the ‘nightshade family‘ —…
What is paprika? Paprika is a ground spice that is made from the dried fruits of Capsicum annuum — either bell peppers or chili peppers,…
What is coriander? Coriander is an herb in the Apiaceae family, commonly known as the parsley family. Coriander seeds sprout and flower as fresh cilantro…
What is cumin? Cumin is the dried seed of the cumin plant, Cuminum cyminum, and is a member of the parsley family. Native to the…
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