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Cascabel Chile Pepper
$8.00 – $30.00Also called the “Chile bola” for its round shape, Cascabel is the dried version of the cascabel cultivar of the Mirasol Pepper. With a rich and earthy flavor, plus medium hotness, try Cascabel to heat up your pico de gallo or guacamole recipe.
Cinnamon ~ Saigon Cassia
$10.00 – $27.00Saigon Cinnamon (aka Vietnamese Cinnamon) is the strongest and sweetest species of Cinnamon available. Ours is freshly milled from organically grown bark to get the most intense flavor possible. Holds up to Vietnamese Pho and full-flavor meats; makes a great addition to yogurt; or ratchet up your baking with this powerful, nearly hot cinnamon flavor.
Watch Chef AJ making decadent desserts with our Saigon Cinnamon: LINK
Quick Tips:
- Add 1-2 tsp Saigon Cinnamon to 1 cup Straus Family Organic yogurt.
Dill Seed
$7.25 – $19.60In Old Norse, the word dill means “to lull” – it was mixed with water to help babies sleep. Egyptians believed burying dill with their dead would protect them in the afterlife against hunger.
Although Dill has a unique and powerful flavor, it pairs well with a wide variety of foods including poultry, fish, salads, sauces, dips, starches, and vegetables.
Dill Weed
$15.00A flavorful complement to foods, dill was also added to magic potions in the Middle Ages to protect homes and people from spells.
The flavor of dill has been described as citrus, fennel, and mint combined, and it’s best when added at the end of cooking to preserve the flavor. Add Dill Weed to salads, soups, fish and shellfish, vegetables and sauces.
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Flax Seed, Milled
$4.00With its nutty flavor and high concentration of omega-3, flax seed is a great addition to your morning routine. Try replacing an egg in your baking recipes by blending 1 tablespoon of milled flax seed with 2-2.5 tablespoons of warm water and let sit for about 5 minutes. [Milled Flax Seed]
Garlic
$8.50 – $30.00Consumed by Greek athletic competitors, by Egyptian pyramid builders, and by Roman soldiers, garlic has historically been credited for providing strength and speed.
Sprinkle on bread with butter, and toast for a flavorful punch. Or, when the texture of garlic is undesired, but the flavor a must, garlic powder is the solution, especially for sauces and recipes with liquid to absorb the powder.
Heather
$20.00Beautiful Heather has a history of being steeped for all kinds of ailments from sleep disorders and depression to the common cold. Add to your tea for a pleasant floral note.
Packaged in an overstock bag (approximately 3 cups).
Kombu
$12.00 – $40.00Edible kelp used in Japanese cuisine to make dashi and for seasoning sushi rice rice. It adds an umami flavor to your cooking. Our Kombu is wild harvested off the coast of Maine.
Lavender
$11.00 – $15.00The name Lavender, it is speculated, comes from the French “lavandre” and the Latin “lavare,” “to wash,” from its history of usage to freshen garments. Lavender has a pleasantly floral and astringent flavor.
Bright blue flower pleasing to the eye & to the palate. Member of the Mint family, closely related to Rosemary. Used as a sleep-aid, anti-anxiety supplement, and also believed to aid with spasms that cause headaches. No caffeine ~ No aromatic oils. Just pure Lavender.
Lemon Peel
$10.25 – $25.00For more than 2,000 years, the use of lemons has been celebrated. In the fifteen century, royal ladies of the French court added color to their lips by biting into the fruit.
Lemon Peel granules add a bright citrus flavor to recipes. Use in baked goods, marinades, salads, and meat and fish rubs.
Marjoram
$7.25 – $15.00Marjoram is known to represent joy. In ancient Greece and Rome, wreaths of marjoram crowned newly married couples to bring them love, honor and happiness. In the Middle Ages, it was carried at weddings and displayed in bouquets.
Marjoram, cousin to Oregano, is similar in flavor but more delicate. The dried leaves are light to the touch and mild in taste. Uses: omelets & cheese dishes, beef, veal, lamb, patés, poultry, stews, soups, veggies, pasta and salads. [Marjoram]
