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Saffron, The World’s Most Expensive Spice

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Mark — No Comments ↓

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

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Mark — No Comments ↓

“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

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Mark — 4 Comments ↓

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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