Black Pepper-The Most Popular Spice of All
What Is Black Pepper? Black pepper, the most popular spice of all, is the fruit of the plant from the Piperaceae family and is used as both, a spice and medicine. Its spiciness is due to the chemical piperine, not to be confused with the capsaicin which is the heat element in chili peppers. It is used...
A Little Salty Science- Where It All Began
Salt is neither a spice nor an herb. It is actually a mineral. Salt is an important nutrient we all need to make our bodies function properly, so here I will tell you why you need it and I will give you a background of the most common salts...
The Amazing History of Spices-More than just food
Spices and herbs are what I’m all about. I love spices and herbs! I think they are fascinating, they are more than just food! They have so many qualities and they aren’t really treated with the respect that I think they deserve. ...
