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Jalapeño Chile Pepper
$9.00Traditionally cultivated in Veracruz, Mexico, this Chile Pepper has also become a favorite of the Southwestern United States. Not too hot and not too mild, it is delicate in its dried form and should be added to foods for finishing.
Just before serving, add to Southwestern dishes, guacamole, corn bread, salad dressings, eggs, potatoes and vegetables for a little kick. It will lose its flavor and heat if added too early in the cooking process.
Juniper Berries
$8.00 – $21.60A prime ingredient of gin, Juniper Berries also give common bitters their flavor. Coming from a conifer in cold climates, it’s understandable that in many countries Juniper Berries are associated with Christmas.
Popular in Europe added to stews, soups with gamey meats, and sauerkraut.
Kaffir Lime Leaf
$8.50 – $10.50Native to South Asia, and popular in Thai, Lao, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Malaysian and Indonesian cuisine. Try in chili and soup recipes. Tip: helps keep the odor in check when steaming snails.
Marash Chile Pepper
$10.00Prevalent throughout Northern Africa and the Middle East, this Turkish Chile is sweet, tangy & complex. Its mild to medium heat comes on immediately, dissipating in seconds. Use as a table seasoning or for cooking.
Nigella (Black Cumin)
$9.25Nijella – the seeds of Nigella sativa – are also known as kalonji or black cumin. Used primarily as a spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines.
Use in curries and salads or with vegetables, legumes, and poultry. Nigella adds flavors akin to onion, black pepper and oregano with a mustard-like bitterness.
Nori
$16.50Also called ocean lettuce, Nori is the nutritious edible seaweed most commonly used as the thin paper-like wrap around sushi. Try adding our kibbled Nori to soups and stews.
Oregano, Mexican
$8.00 – $21.60A relative of Lemon Verbena. Similar to Mediterranean oregano, though more citrusy with a hint of mild licorice. Use in Latin American dishes and Southwestern cuisine with Chile Peppers, Cumin, and Paprika.
Peppercorn, Green
$10.50Green Peppercorns are harvested before the berries ripen and form a hard seed. They are frequently rehydrated overnight in olive oil to deliver an acidic, pungent, tangy flavor, it which form they can be used as a substitute for capers. [Peppercorns (Green)]
Peppercorn, Kampot Black
$12.00Revered by French chefs for their jasmine-like aromatics, signature sweetness, and intense lingering heat. Kampot peppercorns are considered among many to be the best in the world.
▪ Grown in Kampot, Cambodia under a recognized appellation by the European Union & the United Nations, one of the most restrictive cooperatives in the world
▪ In the 1970s, the leadership of Cambodia had the pepper vines torn out by the roots. Farmers were instructed to focus on producing food for domestic consumption. With political change over the past 20 years, several farmers have brought the storied pepper fields back into production.
▪ To use the appellation “Kampot”, the product must be grown within the Kampot region, sampled annually, and farmed using organic growing methods
▪ Compared to our Vietnamese peppercorn, Kampot Pepper has a more lingering flavor and aroma, greater complexity, and signature jasmine aroma
Porcini Mushroom
$13.50King of mushrooms, popular throughout Europe, particularly in France & Italy; use in soups, pastas & risotto. Known for its rich, meat-like flavor, which is intensified when used dried. Pure rich Porcini Mushroom, no fillers, nothing added.
(Note: Under granularity, “whole” refers to whole pieces as opposed to ground.)
Saffron
$19.50Saffron, the stigma from the blue-flowering crocus, is always hand-picked; a gram of Saffron can be between 200 and 500 stigmas. No wonder Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world!
Saffron is one of the few spices whose quality has been defined by the International Standards Organization (ISO) based on its color, aroma, and flavor. Our Saffron has been rated grade 1 in all three categories. Standard jar contains a one-gram pouch.
Use just a tiny bit to add color and flavor to paella, rice, sauces and seafood dishes.
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Sage
$7.25 – $9.75Sage has been used for centuries as both a seasoning and healing herb. Once the most-used cooking seasoning, it was replaced by Oregano during World War ll when pizza & pasta came home with the return of U.S. servicemen. Use in stuffing, dressings, chowders, stews, tomato sauces, and breads. Cheese flavored with sage is fancied in England.
