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Whats the difference between Cumin Seeds and Cumin Seeds Black?Somewhere in the past this wonderful plant seed was traded through the civilisations at the time - ancient Greece, Babylon and Egypt to...

Caraway in ancient times was referred to as Persian cumin and meridian fennel in many references for its similar flavour to both In fact caraway is sweeter than fennel and is a different form of...

Tomatoes are not what they used to be like - how many people have heard this from our relatives? Constantly hearing this from my Grandad sharing a lovely cheese and tomato cob would always come with...

Tarragon or French Tarragon to be true is a very pungent herb There are several varieties of Tarragon, only the French cultivated tarragon is used for its flavour Add to sauces and soups to add a...

What do you get when you mix some of the best warming spices on the planet? One delightful blend of warming sweet spices great in Teas, Deserts, Porridge and more Your senses will sing with delight!...

Sesame seeds are known for their rich nutty flavour being used in bakery as just one great use   Sesame is one of the oldest known oilseed crops with uses mention in Ancient Greece and Arabic...

Sesame seeds come in two flavours, White are sweeter than Black, sesame black seeds have a deeper smokier flavour Great to mix and match on bread baps, for me it is one of lifes delight of fresh...

Rosemary is one of the classics, not sure which cuisine though as it has travelled and infused itself into so many dishes from ancient Greece to modern day tex mex bbq, rosemary is wonderful on so...

Rosemary is one of the classics, not sure which cuisine though as it has travelled and infused itself into so many dishes from ancient Greece to modern day tex mex bbq, rosemary is wonderful on so...

Nutmegs Whole Crack the whole nutmeg to gain access to the wonderful seed and grate away onto your food the fullest freshest flavour of nutmeg possible As with all plants where you grow nutmegs...

Mustard Seeds is a spice that has crossed over all cultures from mustard on hot dogs to English mustard, Dijon mustard, Indian cuisines, the list goes on The way you cook mustard seeds makes all the...

Mango is a wonderful fruit native to South Asia Tropical Climate The majority of Mangos imported in the EU are grown in India Mango Powder is produced from Green mangos to provide a bitter flavour...

Mace and Nutmeg, are they the same? No and Yes! Mace is the protective shell grown around the nutmeg seed and sealed in the outer shell of the nutmeg The mace is peeled offer the nutmeg making mace...

Hibiscus Flowers like so many plants and trees offers a unique flavour ideal for so many uses - drinks especially! Hibiscus is celebrated throughout the world from national flowers to making pastes...

Garlic Salt - Garlic Granules with added Salt Now for us we like to have garlic flavour with added flavour enhancer, not flavour enhancer with a little garlic flavour Salt is not a flavour! See what...

Fenugreek Leaves is also known as Methi Leaves - all depends on where you come from Whatever the name used this wonderful herb has been around for thousands of years for a good reason Adding leaves...

Chamomile has been used in recipes, teas and remedies for as long the wife tale was young Chamomile is recognised as easing the symptoms of an array of health problems including hay fever,...

Celery Seeds are not from celery as in the salad, the two plants that we know as celery were connected eons ago but split into the fresh celery sticks and the plant we take the seeds from We use our...

Celery Seeds are not from celery as in the salad, the two plants that we know as celery were connected eons ago but split into the fresh celery sticks and the plant we take the seeds from Celery is...

Cardamom Black evolved in India and while the Green Cardamom is now grown in Guatemala, Cardamom Black is still Indian Cardamom Black is from the Bengali Region of India to Nepal While both are...

Caraway in ancient times was referred to as Persian cumin and meridian fennel in many references for its similar flavour to both In fact caraway is sweeter than fennel and is a different form of...

Arrowroot is a starch obtained from the rhizomes of several tropical plants, traditionally Maranta arundinacea, but also Florida arrowroot from Zamia integrifolia, and tapioca from cassava, which is...

Aniseeds are one of these confusing spices, is it fennel, star anise or liquorice? Its all of the these and none of theseWhen eating aniseeds, the flavour of other spices comes through with a...

Allspice is known by many names from around the world : Jamaica pepper, pepper, myrtle pepper, pimenta, Turkish yenibahar and newspice Whatever the name you know Allspice by the flavour is the same...

Thyme is the Father Time of Herbs influencing so many cuisines with uses dating back thousands of years providing full flavoured food for generations of our ancestors Thyme cut is great for adding...

Mint wonderful mint, my first memories of mint was my mom’s plants in the garden, in the height of summer the aroma from the wonderful mint leaves would waft over the garden, good memory! Mint...

Marjoram is a wonderful sweet pine flavoured herb Marjoram is related to Oregano and while Mediterranean herbs offer a typically herby flavour as a rule, Marjoram is known as Sweet Marjoram or...

Linseed is the seed we eat but did you know we also get Linen from the Linseed plant? The fibrous stems are processed for linen while the seeds are taken for food, glorious food Linseeds are used...

Herbs Italienne is a blend of true Italian flavours While other blends are equally as good in pasta, pizza, tomato sauces Herbs Italienne is true Italian through and through Use in any dish to bring...

Elderflowers are so good in teas, drinks, wines, deserts or just as food decoration, elderflowers are beautiful flowers that give us so much Whatever you use for Elderflowers making sure the growers...

Dill Seeds have a cross over flavour of Caraway and Dill Tips Not as strong as dill tips in pungent flavour, ideal when looking for a backdrop of Dill flavour and not at the front Dill seeds are...

  Coriander Leaf Cut Coriander is mostly known for its seeds but also for its Leaves The flavour from Coriander leaves is very different to that of the seeds producing a warm nutty flavour...

Chives have a delicate flavour that can disappear quickly in cooking so mostly used as a garnish, cook your meal and sprinkle dried chives on top, by the time the meal is being eaten they will be...

Cooking food over a wood fire is about as traditional and authentic as food is For us the BBQ flavour adds to the food we produce, the smokey flavour hits a mark in the taste buds we enjoy so much...

Cinnamon Quills are imported and ground in the UK with Cane Sugar added to a ratio of 75% White Cane Sugar 25% Cinnamon blend of Cassia and Ceylon Ground Cinnamon comes in two forms Cassia and...

Ginger Crystallised Crystallising pieces of ginger with sugar is very old technique perfect for adding warming ginger flavour to sweets and deserts These ginger crystallised pieces are on average...

Galangal is becoming ever more popular especially in Thai Cuisine Galangal Freeze Dried Root is completely different from Air Dried - the air dried takes away a lot of the flavour By Freeze Drying...

Steak is to be shared, yes shared (on the odd occasion) and what better to use than our T-Bone Lovers Steak Seasoning Filled with warming notes of flavour that go great with the beef, all the...

Who doesn’t love a good steak There is always an argument about what you should seasoning a steak with, some say salt and pepper only, others say lets go for flavour, if you get the seasoning...

Indonesian Cuisine is simply awesome with so many influences infusing together to create so many classic dishes Kebabs are world infamous but so many ways this is just one of the greats from...