The history of spice is a long and fascinating one. For thousands of years, people have used spices to add flavor to their food, for medicinal purposes, and even as currency. Today, we enjoy spices from all over the world in our cooking. Here are ten interesting facts about the history of spice. 1. The first recorded use of spice dates back to 3000 BC in ancient Sumeria. In Sumeria, people used spices such as cumin, coriander, and turmeric to flavor their food. These spices were also used for medicinal purposes like treating colds and digestive issues. Back then, people believed that spices had magical powers and could even…
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Using Herbs and Spices In Your Cooking
Herbs and spices are a blessing in the kitchen, capable of adding a delicious twist to bland meals. A well-seasoned meal is like having a flavor party in your mouth, while a meal that lacks seasoning or is poorly done will pretty much send people wincing behind the dinner table. So naturally, herbs and spices are at the heart of proper seasoning. Beyond their rich flavor, they also offer several health benefits, including serving as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. Here’s how to use herbs and spices to take your cooking to the next level. Label bottles with dates Image Credit To get the best seasoning effect, you want to use…
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3 Store-Bought Foods You Can Make At Home
When we get into a shopping routine, it is easy to take for granted the things we buy from the supermarket. Certain foods are assumed to be best acquired pre-made and pre-packaged, but in actual fact, it is easier and healthier to make some foods from scratch. Not only is making food from scratch better for your health, but it also tastes better, and is likely to cost less too! If you are looking to make more food at home and ditch supermarket brands, then you’ve come to the right place. Let’s take a look at 3 store bought foods that you can easily make at home! Shop OXO Grilling…
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What is Foodscaping?
Why are landscaping and gardening treated like two different things? Both work with mother nature, putting the right plant in the right place, monitoring sunlight and water, and helping the plants along as they grow… so, they have more similarities than differences, so why do we treat them with difference approaches? Traditionally, gardens are planted in rows, tucked away in a far corner of the landscape. Landscape plants are set closer to the house and organized aesthetically. Foodscaping combines both aesthetics, and practically, rather than a specific location in the yard. Is Foodscaping a Revolution? Brie Arthur is an award winning author and horticulturalist sharing her knowledge of The Foodscape…
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Growing or Buying Lettuce and Leafy Greens
Most of us do not eat as many vegetables as experts recommend, especially lettuce or leafy greens. But they are so important because they provide healthy fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other substances, many of which prevent disease. In my neck of the woods, (zone 8, maybe 7), it is time to plant leafy greens for a late fall, early winter harvest. Considering the prices and all the recent health recalls for leafy greens, I am looking forward to eating some specimens grown in my own backyard. Growing leafy greens It is not difficult to grow your own fresh, leafy greens if you pay attention to timing. These delicate vegetables do…
