The Gourmet GambitDec 19, 20191 min readChiloe berriesChiloe berries (Chilota pepper) is harvested on the island of Chiloé in Chile. Its flavor is candied fruit and camphor with a slight spicy
The Gourmet GambitDec 13, 20192 min readMulukhiyahThe molokhiya (mloukhiya) would be a distant cousin of the sacred spinach of ancient Egypt (mlouk meaning "king")
The Gourmet GambitNov 3, 20191 min readYarrowAccording to the legend peddled by Pliny, Roman naturalist of the first century AD, his name comes from Achilles, hero of Greek mythology wo
The Gourmet GambitOct 17, 20192 min readYubeshi Fermented YuzuThis unique means of fermenting fruit was developed between the 10'th and 11'th centuries by farmers who wanted to preserve their yuzu fruit
The Gourmet GambitOct 5, 20191 min readSakura leafIn Japan, the sakura cherry tree is,(like Mount Fuji), a major symbol that has inspired many poems and works of art.
The Gourmet GambitSep 23, 20192 min readSatay Spice Blend Bumbu KaçangSatay or sate originated on the Indonesian island of Java. It is available almost anywhere in Indonesia, where it has become a national dish
The Gourmet GambitJun 10, 20191 min readSoursop LeafSoursop (also graviola, guyabano, and in Latin America, (guanábana) is the fruit of Annona muricata, a broadleaf, flowering, evergreen tree.
The Gourmet GambitJun 10, 20191 min readTarragonTarragon, Artemisia dracunculusis a species of perennial herb in the sunflower family native to Central Asia, cultivated for its fragrant...
The Gourmet GambitMay 26, 20192 min readVanillaThe history of vanilla is associated with that of chocolate. The Aztecs, and previously the Mayas, had a thick cocoa-based drink with vanill
The Gourmet GambitMay 25, 20191 min readOrange BlossomThe Orange blossom is the fragrant flower of the “Citrus sinensis” (orange tree).
The Gourmet GambitMay 24, 20191 min readCornflower Centaurea cyanus, commonly known as cornflower or bachelor's button, is an annual flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to Europe
The Gourmet GambitMay 23, 20191 min readAngelica RootIt seems that Angelica is from Scandinavia, the Vikings considered it as one of the best medicinal herbs.
The Gourmet GambitMay 13, 20191 min readBarberryThe Barberry (Berberis vulgaris) is a shrub of the family Berberidaceae. The whole plant, except the fruits, contains alkaloids...
The Gourmet GambitMay 13, 20191 min readPistachioPistachio is a dry fruit, produced by a Mediterranean shrub, the true pistachio tree (Pistacia Vera) of the family Anacardiaceae. It is...
The Gourmet GambitMay 11, 20191 min readSacha Inchi, the Inca PeanutSacha Inchi often referred to as the Inca peanut or wild forest peanut, has been used as ingredients in traditional dishes and herbal...
The Gourmet GambitMay 2, 20192 min readAdvieh Khoresh Advieh is the Persian term for spice mix or spice blend and Khoresh is the term for stews in the Persian cuisine. Advieh khoresh blend is...
The Gourmet GambitApr 20, 20191 min readMahlebMahleb or Mahalepi is an aromatic spice made from the seeds of a species of cherry, “Prunus mahaleb” (the Mahaleb or St Lucie cherry). On...
The Gourmet GambitApr 19, 20192 min readBlack Lime (Loomi)Limu Omani (also known as: black lime or loomi) is a traditional condiment of Persian cuisine, and the Middle East in general, found in many
The Gourmet GambitApr 11, 20191 min readGreen Sichuan PepperIt is a member of the citrus family (Zanthoxylum genus) which includes numerous edible species of both red and green Sichuan pepper....
The Gourmet GambitApr 9, 20192 min readKampot Pepper Kampot pepper owes its particular flavor to its terroir like fine wines. It is considered one of the best peppers in the world. It's a...
