Category Archives: herbs

Greek Oregano Know Your Herbs and Spices

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Cindy Kerschner

The name oregano comes from the Greek ‘oros’ meaning mountain and ‘ganos’ meaning joy. If you need a versatile herb that plays well with others and can stand alone when needed try oregano. Learn about this herb at this week’s … Continue reading →

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Garam Masala Know Your Herbs and Spices #DailyDishMagazine

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Cindy Kerschner

Garam Masala means “Hot Spice” hot being a warm spice like ginger, cinnamon or nutmeg. It is a blend of spices popular in Indian cuisine. Learn more about Garam Masala at my Know Your Herbs and Spices column on #DailyDishMagazine.

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Cumin Know Your Herbs and Spices #FoodieFriendsFriday Daily Dish

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Cindy Kerschner

Cumin is a popular ingredient in Middle Eastern, Asian, Mediterranean and Mexican cuisines. The seeds of this parsley relative are ground into a fine powder. This spice is one of the main ingredients in curry powder. Check out more about … Continue reading →

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Coriander- Know Your Herbs and Spices

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Cindy Kerschner

Ground coriander comes from the plant’s seeds. These seeds have a slight citrus taste with a touch of cumin. Coriander is a component in curry powder. As part of curry powder or alone, it is a popular spice staple in … Continue reading →

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