Herbs and Spices

To make good tasting food you must have some of these items in your kitchen! 

There are a wide selection of herbs and spices available to a cook, but did you know that certain brands are fresher and better than others? In the world of herbs and spices thousands of sources are available to purveyors. Some companies even own their own farms and or have developed long term contracts with growers to maintain the quality of their products. And they continue this quality and freshness by putting freshness expiration dates on their product and go as far as removing out of date items from supermarket shelves with new stock. Even their warehouses are cleaned of old stock and all is then sold to discount stores or relabeled under different brand names. Yikes the $1, spice you buy at that discount store is the old stuff that wasn't good enough for the companies like McCormick, Durkee, Badia, Goya, Tones and a few others in this business.

I've selected what I feel are the best of the best products for your selection.  As a chef I have used all of these and can attest to their quality, freshness and value! Some are well known brands and some are from specialty importers. I am playing favorites here---I really like these products!



Anise Seeds

Anise Seeds

Anise is a member of the Umbelliferon family which also includes fennel, caraway, coriander and dill..

Bay Leaf

Bay Leaf

Bay Leaf...With its roots deep in Greek mythology and the first Olympics, the bay leaf is a noble he..

Chili-Flakes

Chili-Flakes

Chili-Flakes...This red-colored spice starts with field-grown chili peppers selected for consistent ..

Chiquilin Smoked Spanish Paprika

Chiquilin Smoked Spanish Paprika

It comes from Spain and is part of Luis Penalva, SL, a family business that has specialized in herbs..

Dried Tarragon

Dried Tarragon

Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus), also known as estragon, is a species of perennial herb in the sunf..

Freeze-Dried Chives

Freeze-Dried Chives

Chives---chives are freeze-dried at peak freshness to ensure maximum taste and a bright green color...

Ground Cumin

Ground Cumin

Cumin is a fragrant, premium spice that adds earthy and nutty flavors to your favorite dishes. Use o..

Ground Ginger

Ground Ginger

Ground Ginger...A-grade, peeled and unsulfited organic ginger root with a spicy sweet flavor and aro..

Ground Nutmeg

Ground Nutmeg

Ground Nutmeg...Nutmeg is the seed or ground spice of several species of the genus Myristica. Myrist..

Hungarian Sweet Paprika

Hungarian Sweet Paprika

Sweet  Hungarian Kalocsa PaprikaGrown and Harvested in the countryside of Kalocsa Hun..

Marjoram Leaves

Marjoram Leaves

Marjoram...Marjoram Leaves have a minty flavor with a touch of bitterness. Specially made for chefs ..

McCormick Smoked Paprika

McCormick Smoked Paprika

Sweet peppers are smoked and dried to produce a distinctive sweet and smoky taste. Sprinkle on chick..

Oregano Leaf

Oregano Leaf

Oregano is a warm and aromatic yet slightly bitter herb in the mint family. Good quality oregano has..

Pink Himalayan Salt - Fine Ground 2 lbs

Pink Himalayan Salt - Fine Ground 2 lbs

Himalayan pink salt is still extracted from mines by hand, according to long-standing tradition, and..

Pure Spanish Saffron

Pure Spanish Saffron

Saffron is known as "the king of spices," and as the world's most expensive spice. Saffron is made f..

Tellicherry Peppercorns

Tellicherry Peppercorns

Black Peppercorns...Imported directly from the Southern coast of India, our whole Tellicherry Pepper..

Thyme Leaves

Thyme Leaves

Thyme, Thymus vulgaris is a member of the Lamiaceae (mint) family and is closely related to basil, h..

Vietnamese Cinnamon

Vietnamese Cinnamon

Vietnamese Cinnamon...Not all cinnamon is the same, although all varieties come from the cinnamomum ..

Ziyad Ziyad- Premium Aleppo Pepper

Ziyad Ziyad- Premium Aleppo Pepper

Aleppo-Pepper...Crushed Aleppo-Pepper aka. Pul Biber/Marash Pepper/Aleppo Chili Flakes, Halaby Peppe..

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