by Pacific Spice | Sep 27, 2022 | Spice Wisdom, Uncategorized
“A tale without love is like beef without mustards: An insipid dish” – Anatole France Mustard seed has a rich and fascinating history, as many ancient spices do. From its historical use in medicine, food, superstitious ceremonies, and even war, this tiny seed...
by Pacific Spice | Aug 30, 2022 | Spice Wisdom, Uncategorized
Thyme (pronounced like the word “time”) is an herb that’s popular in many different spice blends and savory recipes, from New England Clam Chowder to Creole Seafood. In ancient times, it was shrouded in superstition and used for its many believed medicinal properties....
by Pacific Spice | Jul 26, 2022 | Spice Wisdom, Uncategorized
Dill is a hardy, aromatic plant in the parsley family that has become widely known around the world for its many culinary uses. Today, there are two main dill products on the market, dill weed and dill seed. Dill weed and dill seed refer to two different parts of the...
by Pacific Spice | Jun 28, 2022 | Spice Wisdom, Uncategorized
Oregano is a wild herb that has been used for millennia – in food, religious ceremonies, and ancient medicine. Today, there are two distinctly different varieties of oregano, Mediterranean and Mexican, that share the same name yet come from entirely different...
by Pacific Spice | May 24, 2022 | Spice Wisdom, Uncategorized
Coriander is an ancient spice that has become a prominent ingredient in homes and restaurants around the world. In this blog, we’ll discuss the very rich history, origins, and common uses of coriander; focusing mainly on coriander seed and its various properties....
by Pacific Spice | Apr 26, 2022 | Spice Wisdom, Uncategorized
Black pepper is a longstanding staple in homes, restaurants, and kitchens around the world, lending its unmistakable flavor to everything from pork chops to pineapple. But although it is the most commonly used spice on the globe today, this ancient spice wasn’t always...
