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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.
Nutmeg
$12.00 – $24.00Nutmeg has symbolized both romance and affluence. Once considered one of the most valuable spices, it was believed to give gamblers luck, to enhance a man’s prowess, and during medieval times, it was even thought to ward off the plague.
Use in traditional Middle Eastern lamb recipes, soups and in curries as well as in cream sauces, breads, pies, and baked goods. Sprinkle on holiday beverages — eggnog, punch, and mulled wines.
Onion
$7.50 – $25.00In virtually every cuisine since prehistoric times, onions were first depicted circa 3200 BCE in ancient Egypt. They show up in ancient art, tomb paintings, and written documents, and were exalted in the U.S. as George Washington’s favorite vegetable.
Complement savory dishes with the onion’s sweet and salty flavor. Add to soups, sauces, stews, casseroles, meatloaf, relishes, and stuffing.
Orange Peel
$12.50Orange leaves were once believed to aid sleep and the peel to stimulate circulation. Celebrated by the Chinese poet, Tu Fu (A.D. 712-770), when he wrote that the leaves of Orange trees put clouds to shame.
Use to enhance flavor in desserts, gravies, sauces, vegetables, and starchy and meat dishes. Ground Orange Peel can be substituted in baked recipes for fresh orange zest.
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Oregano, Mediterranean
$8.25 – $20.00Oregano, joy of the mountain, was once offered to goats and sheep for grazing in the Mediterranean to add spiciness to their meat. Oregano has a strong flavor and aroma with a pleasantly bitter, but robust effect.
A staple ingredient in Italian and Mexican cuisine, Oregano pairs well tomato sauces, soups, stews, meats, marinades, pasta, vegetables, and breads. [Oregano]
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.
Parsley
$7.25 – $10.00Dedicated to the Greek goddess Persephone, parsley was valued for medicinal purposes and folk magic well before it was incorporated into European cuisine in the middle ages. Romans used it as a breath freshener and to prevent intoxication from wine.
Use it as edible garnish or add to stews, soups, sauces, dressings, eggs, potatoes and vegetables. Parsley is said to help prevent halitosis! [Parsley]
Peppermint
$7.25 – $10.00In Greek mythology, the nymph Minthe was turned into the sweet bush for Persephone. Valued as the herb of hospitality and for medicinal purposes, Romans spread it throughout Europe. American colonists also used mint as an untaxed tea.
Use on meats (especially lamb), chilled soups, stews, casseroles, new potatoes and rice. Mix with garlic and cream cheese for a dip. Try sprinkling on yogurt, fresh fruits or ice cream for a gourmet touch. [Peppermint]
Persian Lime
$8.10 – $9.00Also called Loomi, Omani, and Black Lemons, Persian Limes are a unique middle-eastern flavoring, delivering intense sour and bitter citrus flavor without the sweetness of the fresh fruit.
Use to flavor seafood, vegetables, or meat dishes. Delivers intense citrus bitterness and sour flavors without the sweetness of the fresh fruit.
Poppy Seeds, Blue Dutch
$9.25 – $18.50Poppy plants have been cultivated for more than 3,000 years. Although a product of the opium poppy, these tiny seeds don’t have narcotic side effects. (However, we have heard rumors that consuming an excessive amount of poppy seeds may cause failure of a drug test.)
Add a nutty, crunchy flavor to salad dressings, breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, and pastries or sprinkle on rice and noodle dishes for an additional layer of flavor and texture.
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.)
