Wholesome Living
Why Vanilla Is Almost as Precious as Silver
Vanilla is so familiar that most people think of it as plain, even a byword for ordinary. The truth is almost the opposite. Real vanilla is one of ...
Cooking with Cardamom: How to Use the World's Third Most Expensive Spice
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?...
Cardamom: The Queen of Spices Explained
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
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...
From Spice-Shy to Flavour-Fanatic: Why Some People Struggle with Spice (and How to Fix It)
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
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
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
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
Cayenne Peppers are classic red hot chilli peppers used in curries, sauces, dressings, soups, meat and fish marinades. The cayenne pepper derives...
Winter flavours - all the spices you need for colder days
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
Turmeric
Known as the queen of spices - turmeric is the primary ingredient for curry powder. It has excellent inflammatory properties and will...
Turmeric - The queen of spices
What is Turmeric?
Turmeric comes from the Curcuma Longa plant, which grows in India and other Southeast Asian countries. The dried root of the Cur...
