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Herbs
& Spices
Thyme
- Turmeric - Vanilla - Vanilla Pod
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Thyme
is the dried leaves of Thymus vulgaris, a small perennial
of the mint family. The leaves measure about one quarter
of an inch in length and one tenth of an inch in width.
The plant grows about eighteen inches tall and produces
small flowers that are very attractive to honey bees.
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Thyme
is used in stuffings, meats, stews, fish, and game. Thyme
is part of bouquet garni, herbes de Provence, and the Middle
East spice blend Zahtar, along with jerk and curry blends. |
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Turmeric
is the dried root of the plant Curcuma longa. Noted for
its bright yellow color, it is related to and similar in
size to ginger. Turmeric's flavor resembles a combination
of ginger and pepper.
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Turmeric
is a powerful coloring agent. Used to color and flavor prepared
mustard, pickles, relish, chutneys, and rice dishes as well
as butter and cheese. It is also used in spice blends in
the Caribbean, India, North Africa, the Middle East, and
Indonesia such as curry powder and rendangs. |
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Vanilla
is derived from the dried, cured beans or fruit pods of
the large, green-stemmed climbing perennial, Vanilla planifolia,
which is a member of the orchid family. Although Vanilla
beans are sometimes used in their whole form, they are most
commonly used for producing extracts and flavors. |
Vanilla
is used principally for ice cream, soft drinks, eggnogs,
chocolate confectionery, candy, tobacco, baked goods, puddings,
cakes, cookies, liqueurs, and as a fragrantly tenacious
ingredient in perfumery.
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The
ripe fruit (pod), frequently (but wrongly) called bean.
Most of the fragrance resides in the seeds and the oily
liquid surrounding the seeds.
Vanilla from Réunion and Madagascar (Bourbon type)
is characterized by the most intensive, balanced and somewhat
dark flavour; lesser priced is Mexican vanilla, with
its softer and fresher aroma.
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Add 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract to 2 cups pancake batter.
Stir 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract into 2 cups hot chocolate.
For delicious French toast, add 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
to 1 egg beaten with 1/4 cup milk.
Enhance the flavor of your favorite cake, muffin or brownie
mix with 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract.
Cut Vanilla Bean into 1-inch pieces. Store in sugar for
delicious flavor.
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