by Pacific Spice | Jul 29, 2021 | Spice Wisdom, Uncategorized
With a complex history in folklore, supernatural rituals, herbal medicine, and culinary uses, garlic is a compelling, slightly mysterious, and highly esteemed crop. From magical rituals meant to ward off evil, to offerings made to the gods, and herbal potions...
by Pacific Spice | May 18, 2021 | Spice Wisdom, Uncategorized
A classic kitchen mainstay, paprika is a bright and bold spice with a range of flavors and culinary applications, plus a rich and colorful history to match. Paprika is not only prevalent in Mexican food, it is the national spice of Hungary and is popular around the...
by Pacific Spice | Mar 24, 2021 | Spice Wisdom, Uncategorized
For centuries, spice blends like za’atar, curry powder, and masala were ground, measured, and blended by hand; the process was very labor intensive. Today, you can walk into any supermarket and find rows of seasoning blends. From traditional blends like pumpkin...
by Pacific Spice | Feb 23, 2021 | Spice Wisdom, Uncategorized
Meat alternatives are nothing new. For years, black bean burgers and tofu tacos reigned as popular menu items for vegetarians. But there’s been a rapid expansion of this market in recent years and one thing has become clear: The demand for meat-alternatives is...
by Pacific Spice | Oct 20, 2020 | Pacific Spice News, Spice Wisdom, Uncategorized
Over the last decade, consumers have become increasingly more attentive to the methods of food and farming, and this has led to a rise in demand for organic products. While it may be easy to dismiss the importance of organic spices because they are typically used in...
by Pacific Spice | Aug 7, 2020 | Spice Wisdom, Uncategorized
As leaders in the spice industry, we believe everyone should know how to get the absolute most out of their herbs and spices. That’s why we pooled and distilled what we know about using, storing, and caring for spices into this simple how-to blog. In the time it takes...
