THE GOURMET GAMBIT

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum, from the Greek kardámômon, probably of Indian origin, transmitted by the Arabs) is a herbaceous plant...

Dysphania ambrosioides, known as worm-seed, Jesuits tea, Mexican-tea or epazote. It's an annual or short-lived perennial herb native to...

The Pimenta racemosa known simply as "the spice tree" in some parts of the Caribbean is a large, towering tree also known as "sweet bay"...

Himalayan Pink Salt, sometimes marketed as "Jurassic Sea Salt", is a rock salt that comes in the form of beautiful crystals spangled with...

Caraway is a plant in the family Apiaceae whose seeds are used as a spice. The plant is similar in appearance to other members of the...

Herbs de Provence is a mixture of dried herbs considered typical of the Provence region of Southeast France. It’s an essential ingredient...

Annatto is an orange-red condiment and food colouring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree. Its flavour is described as “slightly...

This pepper is harvested in the wild. Long Java pepper does not come from organized crops with scheduled and abundant watering. He loves...

Sichuan pepper or Szechuan pepper is a commonly used spice in Chinese cuisine. Despite its name, is not closely related to either black...