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Saffron, The World’s Most Expensive Spice

By Mark Posted on September 18, 2014 Posted in Colour, Food Additives, Ingredients, Spices No Comments

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What is Saffron? Saffron is a spice made from the dried stigmas of a crocus flower. It has a distinctive earthy smell and flavour. As an additive it is used to give foods a deep rich golden-yellow colour. It has an E …

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Scoville Scale

By Mark Posted on January 24, 2012 Posted in Fun, Ingredients, Spices No Comments

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“Think of the cooking of the Southwest: Arizona, anything on the border of Mexico, the rich chili culture, the unbelievable stews” -Mario Batali The Scoville Scale When you’re cooking, you need to know the preferences of those that you are …

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Sage Advice

By Mark Posted on July 15, 2011 Posted in Cooking, Ingredients, Spices 4 Comments

Sage

How can a man grow old who has sage in his garden? – Ancient Proverb. Description: Salvia Officinalis Sage is an aromatic perennial herb. The flavour is slightly sweet and peppery. It is native to the Mediterranean region, but now …

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