Paprika may be a Hungarian spice, but it has a Mexican origin. It’s also incredibly popular in Cajun cooking. So much so in fact, that many people who enjoy this cuisine will dish up dinner with a jar of paprika on the table – just like many of us would add salt and pepper grinder …
Oregano is a herb used in cooking and found in many spice racks that also goes by the name origanum, or wild marjoram. It is an aromatic and perennial herb that comes from the mint family and that is utilized for its flavorsome dried leaves and its flowering tops. About Oregano Oregano is native to …
Nutmeg is a herb that is often associated with Christmas, it has a sweet and slightly sharp taste that can add perfectly to a sweet bread from a bread maker, or even a hot beverage. Use it with cinnamon and you can create some delicious recipes using your bakeware set. This one definitely belongs in …
Marjoram is a term that is often used synonymously with oregano. In fact though, it can be distinguished by a number of additional adjectives. Sweet marjoram, knotted marjoram, and pot marjoram are all slightly different variations on the theme. Whatever you call it though, this is a delicious herb that is highly versatile and used …
Mace is a form of spice that comes from the nutmeg tree. It’s a spice you’ve likely heard about, but may not have tried – or may not have in your spice racks. Mace is distinct because of its colour and its shape. Mace is the lacy coating (technically called the aril) that you get …