The next spice we will take a closer look at in our History of Spice Series is Sassafras. Common Name: Sassafras Scientific Name: Saxifraga, Saxifragus, Sassafras Albidum Other Names: File Powder, Kuntze Saloop, Cinnamon Wood The History of Sassafras Description Unlike [...]
The next featured herb in our History of Spice series is thyme. Common Name: Thyme Scientific Name: Thymus vulgaris Other Names: Garden Thyme, Thym Vulgaire Description Thyme is a small garden herb that’s been used even since Ancient Egypt. Its essential [...]
The next spice we will take a closer look at in our History of Spice Series is Turmeric. Common Name: Turmeric Scientific Name: Curcuma longa Other Names: Kasturi Manjal, Curcuma, Turmeric Root, Yu Jin, Safran Bourbon, Indian Saffron, Pian Jiang [...]
The next herb we will take a closer look at in our History of Spice Series is Lavender. Common Name: Lavender Scientific Name: Lavandula Officinalis Other Names: Common Lavender, True Lavender, Garden Lavender, Lavanda, Lavandula, Spikenard, Lavandula Angustifolia Description Lavender [...]
Next in our history of spice series we will be exploring the history of parsley. Common Name: Parsley Latin/Scientific Name: Petroselinum crispum Other Names: Common Parsley, Garden Parsley, German parsley, Hamburg, Parsley Fruit, Parsley Root, Rock Parsley. Description Parsley is [...]
In 2014, much of our blog has been focused on the history of different herbs, spices and blends. We have shared lots of interesting facts and myths. This week we will be discussing the history of marjoram. Common Name: Marjoram [...]
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 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 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 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 [...]
