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Pepper Binomial name: Piper nigrum. Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. The fruit, known as a peppercorn when dried, is approximately 5 millimetres (0.20 in) in diameter, dark red when fully . . . → Read More: Pepper Turmeric Botanical Name:
Cucurma domestica, C. longa. General Description/History: A member of the ginger family, turmeric is used in many dishes for both its flavour and bright-yellow colour. It is pounded into marinades, especially for fish and is the main colorant in commercial curry powders. Alternative Names: Bahasa: Kunyit. English: Turmeric. . . . → Read More: Turmeric Lemon Thyme Description:
Also called Citrus thyme. Lemon thyme has small, heart-shaped leaves. Many forms have variegated leaves of green and yellow. Lemon thyme has a distinct lemon smell and flavour. Thought to be milder in flavour than common thyme. Excellent as part of a fish or chicken marinade. . . . → Read More: Lemon Thyme Thyme Botanical Name:
Thymus sp. (Lamiaceae). General Description/History: Perennial herbs native to Europe, northern Africa and Asia. There are a number of thyme species in cultivation. Thyme has a peppery flavour. Common thyme T. vulgaris is the most used culinary herb, used extensively in Mediterranean and French cooking. A key ingredient . . . → Read More: Thyme French Tarragon Description:
French Tarragon is a member of the wormwood family, it is a perennial herb native to Europe and North America. It is sold as dried leaves or fresh branches. French tarragon has the strongest flavour of any Tarragon. French Tarragon leaves are glossy green, lance-shaped up to 8 . . . → Read More: French Tarragon Tarragon Botanical Name:
Artemisia dracunculus (Asteraceae). General Description/History: Tarragon is a member of the wormwood family, it is a perennial herb native to Europe and North America. It is sold as dried leaves or fresh branches. Tarragon leaves are glossy green, lance-shaped up to 8 cm long. Tarragon has a spicy . . . → Read More: Tarragon |
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