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Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, synonym C. verum) is a small evergreen tree
10-15 m tall, belonging to the family Lauraceae, and a spice obtained from the
inner bark of this species. It is native to Sri Lanka. The leaves are
ovate-oblong in shape, 7-18 cm long. The flowers, which are arranged in
panicles, have a greenish colour and a rather disagreeable odour. The fruit is a
purple 1 cm berry containing a single seed. Cinnamon is principally employed in
cookery as a condiment and flavouring material, being largely used in the
preparation of some kinds of chocolate and liqueurs, also
cinnamon quills and ground cinnamon. In medicine it acts like
other volatile oils and once had a reputation as a "cure" for
colds. The pungent
taste and scent come from cinnamic aldehyde or cinnamaldehyde.
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Coriander seeds have a lemony citrus flavor when crushed. It
is also described as warm, nutty, spicy, and orange-flavoured. They are usually
dried but can be eaten green. Ground coriander is a major ingredient in curry
powder, certain Belgian-style beers and other aromatic dishes. If the spice is
bought whole in a non-dried form, it can be dried in the sun. Most commonly, it
is bought as whole dried seeds, but can be bought in ground form. Store
coriander seed in a tightly sealed container away from sunlight and heat. For
maximum flavor use within 6 months and keep for no more than 1 year. It can be
roasted or heated on a dry pan briefly to enhance the aroma before grinding it
in an electric grinder or with a mortar and pestle; ground coriander seeds lose
their flavour quickly in storage and are best only ground as needed.
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Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a spicy, Mediterranean,
perennial herb, particularly common in Greek and Italian cuisines. It is the
leaves that are used in cooking, and the dried herb is often more flavourful
than the fresh. Oregano is a conditio sine qua non in Italian cuisine, where it
is used for tomato sauces, fried vegetables and grilled meat. Together with
basil, it makes up for the character of Italian dishes; see parsley on Italian
variants of bouquet garni. Oregano can effectively combined with pickled olives
and capers or lovage leaves; other than most Italian herbs, oregano harmonizes
even with hot and spicy food, as is popular in Southern Italy. The cuisines of
other Mediterranean countries make less use of it, but it is of some importance
for Spanish, French and Greek cooking.
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Thyme (Thymus) is a genus of about 350 species of aromatic
perennial herbs and sub-shrubs to 40 cm tall, in the family Lamiaceae. They are
native to Europe, north Africa and Asia. The stems are thin and wiry; the leaves
are evergreen in most species, arranged in opposite pairs, oval, entire, and
small, 4-20 mm long. The flowers are in dense terminal heads, with an uneven
calyx, with the upper lip three-lobed, and the lower cleft; the corolla is
tubular, 4-10 mm long, and white, pink or purple. Common Thyme, aka Garden
Thyme, T. vulgaris is a very commonly used culinary herb. It is a Mediterranean
perennial which is best suited to well-drained soils and enjoys full sun.
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Poppy Seeds are used to flavor breads, cakes, rolls, and
cookies in European and Middle Eastern cooking. In Turkey, they are often ground
and used in desserts. In India, the seeds are ground and used to thicken sauces.
The seeds are also used in noodle, fish, and vegetable dishes in Jewish, German,
and Slavic cooking.
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