Green cardamom pods and ground cardamom used in cooking and baking

Cooking with Cardamom: How to Use the World's Third Most Expensive Spice

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Cardamom is one of the most rewarding spices to cook with, but it can also be one of the most puzzling. Do you use the whole pod or just the seeds?...
Green and black cardamom pods, known as the queen of spices

Cardamom: The Queen of Spices Explained

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If black pepper is the king of spices, cardamom is often called the queen. Fragrant, complex and highly prized, it is one of the oldest and most va...
The Hidden Science of the ‘Bland’ Palate

The Hidden Science of the ‘Bland’ Palate

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If you're a parent, you've likely faced the "Beige Wall." It's that frustrating moment at the dinner table where anything with a hint of colour, te...
Breaking the ‘Beige’ Cycle: How to Help Your Kids Discover the Joy of Real Flavour

Breaking the ‘Beige’ Cycle: How to Help Your Kids Discover the Joy of Real Flavour

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If your dinner table has become a battleground of "beige"—where the only acceptable foods are chips, chicken nuggets, or a certain golden-arched ta...
From Spice-Shy to Flavour-Fanatic: Why Some People Struggle with Spice (and How to Fix It)

From Spice-Shy to Flavour-Fanatic: Why Some People Struggle with Spice (and How to Fix It)

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We've all been there at a dinner party: one person is happily tucking into a fiery curry, while another is reaching for the water after a single bi...
The Spice Pairing Guide: How to Layer Flavours for Maximum Health Benefits

The Spice Pairing Guide: How to Layer Flavours for Maximum Health Benefits

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In the professional kitchen, spices are paired to create balance: heat against sweet, or earthy against acidic. But in the "Pro" whole-food kitchen...
The Potency Gap: Why Your Supermarket Spices are Letting You Down

The Potency Gap: Why Your Supermarket Spices are Letting You Down

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For most British households, the spice rack is a collection of dusty glass jars, many of which have been sitting there since the last house move. W...
Top 10 Spices You Should Always Keep in Your Pantry

Top 10 Spices You Should Always Keep in Your Pantry

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  Derived from the Latin species ‘Spices’ are a type of seasoning predominantly used to add and enhance flavours in different meals. Spices can com...
Secrets Of Cayenne Pepper - Health Benefits & More

Secrets Of Cayenne Pepper - Health Benefits & More

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  Cayenne Peppers are classic red hot chilli peppers used in curries, sauces, dressings, soups, meat and fish marinades. The cayenne pepper derives...
Tips to make ditching ultra-processed foods easier

Tips to make ditching ultra-processed foods easier

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Replace refined foods with whole foods Forget about pre-made foods, ready meals, white bread, supermarket cakes, biscuits, and crips that ...
Winter flavours - all the spices you need for colder days

Winter flavours - all the spices you need for colder days

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There are many reasons why some spices are more popular in cooler weather. Some spices have real warming properties that offer us comfort on cold d...
10 Spices perfect for Autumn

10 Spices perfect for Autumn

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  Turmeric  Known as the queen of spices - turmeric is the primary ingredient for curry powder. It has excellent inflammatory properties and will...