Cinnamon

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Cinnamon

• Documented in ancient Egypt, Biblical, Greek,
  Roman and Chinese writtings
• Sought in the early explorations
• Cinnamomum zeylanicum ? India Sri Lanka
• C. cassia ? SE Asia
• how is cinnamon harvested 10 min

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Cinnamon



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Black White Pepper

• the most widely used spice today
• once a precious commodity
• Piperum nigrum ? India East Indies

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Cloves

• Eugenia caryophyllata ? Spice Islands
• dried unopened flower buds
• desserts, beverages, meats, pickling, sauces
• eugenol ? medicines, disinfectant, mouthwashes,
  toothpastes, soaps, perfumes

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Nutmeg Mace

• Myristica fragrans ? Spice Islands

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Ginger Turmeric

• Zingiber officinale ? tropical Asia
• very versatile spice gingerbread, ginger
  cookies, Asian dishes, pickles, vegetables,
  meats, poultry, ginger ale, etc.
• medicinally nausea, upset stomachs
• Curcuma longa ? SE Asia
• brilliant dye for food and fabric
• yellow mustard, curry, or substitute for saffron

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Saffron

• Crocus sativus ? E Mediterranean countries
• - much desired by ancient civilizations of
  Egypt, Assyria, Phoenicia, Persia, Crete, Greece
  and Rome
• - also used as dye Arabic zafaran yellow

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Capsicum Peppers

• Capsicum annum ? tropical America
• capsaicin

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• Vanilla planifolia
• tropical Central America and Mexico
• growing vanilla orchids South America 2 min.
• growing vanilla orchids Africa 4 min.
• how is vanilla produced 10 min.

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Allspice

• Pimenta dioica ? New World
• Versatile spice, used whole or ground, in baked
  goods, cooked fruits, sauces, relishes, pickling

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Herbs in the Mint Family

• Spearmint, Peppermint, Marjoram, Oregano,
  Rosemary, Sage, Sweet Basil, Thyme, Savory, etc.

Herbs in the Carrot Family
Parsley, Caraway, Dill, Fennel, Celery, Anise,
Coriander Cilantro, Cumin, Chervil, etc.
Herbs in the Mustard Family
Mustard, Horseradish, Wasabi
Pungent Alliums
Onions, Garlic, Leeks, Shallots, and Chives
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Mint leaves






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Peppermint

Basil

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Leaves of Mediterranean basil, Thai basil and
African Blue basil.

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Thyme
Rosemary
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Oregano

Marjoram


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Sage








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Parsley



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Dill






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Caraway






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Fennel



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Cilantro Coriander



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Chervil






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Anise



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Cumin



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Celery



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Horseradish





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