Spices

The name "Sage" comes from the Latin word "salia" meaning "to save". Greeks and Romans used it to cure snake bites and to invigorate the mind and body. In the Middle Ages, people drank Sage in tea and used Sage to treat colds, fevers, liver trouble, and epilepsy. Although Sage is no longer used medicinally, it has become one of the world's most popular herbs.

An ancient spice with an almost warming overall spiciness, Cumin has countless uses and is second only to Pepper in popularity. Its strong, distinctive flavor is especially important in Mexican and Indian cooking. Toasting Cumin prior to grinding is fairly common. Try Cumin with tangy lime or lemon based marinades for lamb chicken & pork or to chili & barbecue marinades & sauces.

Orange peel is the dried rind of oranges. Orange peel may be used as a one-for-one substitution for fresh orange peel in most recipes.