Fresh and Gourmet Spices

Basil has a sweet, warm, clove-like taste and fragrance. Basil is best used when added during the last few minutes of cooking. Basil works well in combination with tomatoes. Finely chopped basil stirred into mayonnaise creates a smooth sauce for seafood. Use as a garnish for vegetables, chicken and egg dishes.

Chives have a mild, onion like flavor with a subtle hint of garlic. Chives are one of the primary herbs used in fines herbs, a traditional French herb blend. Add Chives at the last moment to hot foods, since heat lessons their flavor. Blend Chives with yogurt or sour cream for a wonderful and refreshing dip for vegetables.

Cilantro is the leaf of the young coriander plant, Coriandrum sativum, an herb in the parsley family, similar to anise. Cilantro is probably one of the first herbs to be used by mankind, perhaps going back as far back as 5000 BC. It is mentioned in early Sanskrit writings dating from about 1500 B.C. The Romans spread it throughout Europe, and it was one of the first spices to arrive in America.

Cloves are the dry unopened flower buds of an evergreen tree. The flavor and aroma are perfumed, phenolic, peppery, woody, and sweet. Perhaps the most fragrant of all the spices, cloves are used in numerous dishes and applications, both sweet and savory.

Even though they are from the same plant, coriander is not the same as cilantro in both flavor and uses. Ground Coriander is traditional in desserts & pastries, as well as curries, meats & seafoods with Indian, mediterranean and African origins.

This very thin fleshed Chili has an earthy taste with strong acidity and tones of dried cherry. Widely used to heat sauces and meats as well as Red Chili sauces. This version is a little hotter than other peppers.

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.

Our hot curry spice Madras Curry is perfect for any Indian dish! Use sparingly at different stages of cooking. This is one of a few spice mixtures that you can actually sprinkle on top of your finished dish for its aromatic properties.

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Our sweeter or more traditional curry spice is great on almost any meat or vegetable. Use sparingly at different stages of cooking. This is one of a few spice mixtures that you can actually sprinkle on top of your finished dish for its aromatic properties.