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continue this quality and freshness by putting freshness expiration dates on their product and go as far as removing out of date items from supermarket shelves with new stock.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 is a member of the Umbelliferon family which also includes fennel, caraway, coriander and dill..
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...This red-colored spice starts with field-grown chili peppers selected for consistent ..
Chiquilin Smoked Spanish Paprika
It comes from Spain and is part of Luis Penalva, SL, a family business that has specialized in herbs..
Coleman's English Mustard
Dry mustard, otherwise known as English mustard, is a powdered spice made from the seeds of the must..
Dried Tarragon
Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus), also known as estragon, is a species of perennial herb in the sunf..
Freeze-Dried Chives
Chives---chives are freeze-dried at peak freshness to ensure maximum taste and a bright green color...
Fresh Rosemary
Fresh Rosemary...Bonnie Plants Rosemary Live Edible Aromatic Herb Plant...You need fresh rosemary to..
Ground Cumin
Cumin is a fragrant, premium spice that adds earthy and nutty flavors to your favorite dishes. Use o..
Ground Ginger
Ground Ginger...A-grade, peeled and unsulfited organic ginger root with a spicy sweet flavor and aro..
Ground Nutmeg
Ground Nutmeg...Nutmeg is the seed or ground spice of several species of the genus Myristica. Myrist..
Ground White Pepper
Black peppercorns are picked when almost ripe and sun-dried, turning the outer layer black. To produ..
Hungarian Sweet Paprika
Sweet Hungarian Kalocsa PaprikaGrown and Harvested in the countryside of Kalocsa Hun..
Korean Red Chili Pepper Flakes
Korean Red Chili Pepper Flakes, Gochugaru is an Asian ingredient made from red chile peppers that ar..
Marjoram Leaves
Marjoram...Marjoram Leaves have a minty flavor with a touch of bitterness. Specially made for chefs ..
McCormick Smoked Paprika
Sweet peppers are smoked and dried to produce a distinctive sweet and smoky taste. Sprinkle on chick..
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
Himalayan pink salt is still extracted from mines by hand, according to long-standing tradition, and..
Pure Spanish Saffron
Saffron is known as "the king of spices," and as the world's most expensive spice. Saffron is made f..
Sage
A perennial mint (Salvia officinalis) with grayish-green aromatic leaves used especially in flavorin..