Condiments

Used in cooking since 600 b.c., turmeric is the root of a tropical plant related to ginger. Though native to the Orient, this spice is now also cultivated in India…

Thyme is an essential herb for any herb garden whether you are a beginner or a pro. It's easy to grow and maintain when placed in full sun, with light…

Narrow, pointed,dark green leaves distinguish this perennial aromatic herb known for its distinctive anise like flavor. Tarragon is widely used in classic French cooking for a variety of dishes including…

This native Mediterranean herb has been enjoyed for centuries for both its culinary and medicinal uses. The name comes from a derivative of the Latin salvus , meaning "safe," a…

It's no wonder that saffron — the yellow−orange stigmas from a small purple crocus (Crocus sativus )— is the world's most expensive spice. Each flower provides only three stigmas, which…

Used since 500 b.c., rosemary is native to the Mediterranean area (where it grows wild) but is now cultivated throughout Europe and the United States. Early on, this mint−family member…

Most cooks today don't appreciate the plentiful and inexpensive supply of a spice that was once so valuable and rare itwas sometimes used as currency. Its merit was so high…

Used as a seasoning and garnish for a plethora of savory dishes, paprika is a powder made by grinding aromatic sweet red pepper pods. The pods are quite tough, so…

Oregano is an herb everyone is familiar with in some form or another. It's an easy to grow perennial with some controversy surrounding it. I was told long ago that…

When Columbus sailed from Spain looking for the East Indies, nutmeg was one of the spices for which he was searching. Native to the Spice Islands, this seed from the…