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Chili Peppers

Chili Peppers

By on April 4, 2012 in Ingredient Database

I found some great information about Chili Peppers on Yahoo and wanted to make sure it was available here in once place, consolidated in the Ingredients Database. The part I liked the best about the info I found is how in Africa the farmers used to grow Chili Peppers to keep the elephants away from [...]

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Basil

Basil

By on April 4, 2012 in Ingredient Database

Here is some information on Basil that is pretty interesting. I know it tastes great in Italian food but I had absolutely no idea how beneficial it was for general health. Makes me think that if you are not using Basil as a spice / herb on a regular basis it would be a great [...]

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saffron

Saffron

By on April 4, 2012 in Ingredient Database

I came across some interesting information about Saffron and wanted to include it in our Ingredients Database.  Here it is… Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world. Grown mostly in the Middle East, saffron threads are actually the stigmas of a particular kind of crocus, each of which needs to be carefully gathered [...]

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rosemary

Rosemary

By on April 4, 2012 in Ingredient Database

We didn’t have a page about Rosemary in our Ingredients Database so I went ahead and added this one once I found this information on Yahoo. Rosemary has been associated with memory since ancient Greece, when students would wear it in their hair when studying for big exams. Modern science agrees: Carnosic acid, a component [...]

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Sage Leaf

Sage Leaf

By on February 6, 2012 in Ingredient Database

Sage leaf tea may not exactly be your cup of tea. The brew has a pungent, even bitter taste. Yet herbalists recommend drinking sage leaf tea for its health benefits. Its use extends from fighting illness to treating skin conditions and teeth problems. It’s easy to grow and harvest from your garden. Alternatively, look for [...]

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