herbs and spices
Basil
Mostly known for its extensive use in Italian cuisine, this herb originally comes from tropical Asia, where it has been cultivated for over 5,000 years. Basil is best used fresh. You can also buy dried basil leaves, but basil looses a lot of its aroma when dried, so fresh basil leaves should be preferred. Basil [...]
Black Pepper
Pepper is one of the most used spices in European cuisine. Being a native plant to India, this spice has not always been as readily available to us as it is today. Due to its high demand, black pepper has been commonly used as a trading currency and it is still the most widely traded [...]
