Category: Spices

Enter the world of Mitmita: A spice blend for the bold and curious

Mitmita isn’t just a spice blend—it’s a gateway to the rich flavors of Ethiopian cuisine. If you love bold and adventurous cooking, Mitmita offers a

History of the spice trade in a nutshell

The spice trade has not only been an enthusiastic and lucrative trade over the centuries, but also a controversial one. It has brought wealth, prosperity

The story of Shichimi Togarashi

The story of Shichimi Togarashi starts about 300 years ago in the 17th century when it was sold in herbal medicine shops. One particular herb

How eco friendly are pouch bags anyway?

We’re in the spice business. That means we are dependent on the quality of our beloved Mother Earth to grow the best possible spices. And

FFS

Quatre Epices French four (or more) spicesThis robust, fragrant spice blend known as quatre épices, or “four spices”, dates back to the European courts of

Adobo

Adobo Tasty Chili based Mexican styleAdobo is a Latin American inspired blend of bold and savory spices. Mexican flair is added with the inclusion of

TemperoBaiano

Tempero Baiano Rich flavors for everyday cooking The Tempero Baiano spice mix originated in the African-influenced province of Bahia in Northern Brazil, but has been

Baharat

Baharat An all purpose Arabian spice blend Baharat is a spice blend used in Middle Eastern and Greek cuisine. Baharat is the Arabic word for

Why we use spices

For thousands of years, aromatic plant materials have been used in food preparation and preservation, as well as for embalming, in areas where the plants