Herbs, Spices and Seasoning Hints & Tips
Saffron – Crocus Sativus – Spanish Saffron
Saffron is the stigma of the crocus flower, which originally came from Asia Minor. Saffron is called “zafran” in Spanish. Today almost three-quarters of the world’s production of saffron … Continued
Sage – Salvia Officinalis
Sage is a Wonderful Addition to Your Kitchen Herb Garden Sage – Salvia Officinalis has a long and glorious past. Throughout history, sage has had more to do with … Continued
Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Pesto with Almonds Recipe
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto with Almonds is a very flavorful twist on basil pesto. Great to use on pizza, vegetable tarts, pasta, sandwiches, in omelets, or add to Italian-style soups. There … Continued
Tea and Health – Exploring Herbal Teas and Infusions
Tea Travels!™…Tea and Health – Exploring Herbal Teas and Infusions Article and Photos by Ellen Easton ©2020 – All Rights Reserved Check out more of Ellen Easton’s Tea Travels™ articles and recipes. … Continued
Thyme – Thymus Vulgaris
According to legend, any place where thyme grows wild is a place blessed by the fairies Thyme (pronounced “time”) is a Mediterranean native of the mint family, it is one … Continued
Tomato Basil Pasta Salad Recipe
Tomato Basil Pasta Salad is a great recipe to use your fabulous vine-ripened tomatoes and fresh homemade salsa. This is a great, simple summer pasta salad, with a nice light … Continued
Verjus – Verjuice
Verjus – The “Wine Friendly” Condiment Verjus (pronounced vair-ZHOO), sometimes spelled verjuice, is a French term that when translated into English mean “green juice.” It is a medieval … Continued
What is Ancho Powder
Questions and Answers – What is Ancho Powder Question: Linda, I have a recipe that calls for ancho powder. Can you tell what this is? I can’t seem to … Continued
Yerba Mate
Yerba Mate – The Drink of the Gods By Ellen Easton and Reva Paul ©2007 – All Rights Reserved Check out more of Ellen Easton’s Tea Travels™ articles … Continued