Storage & Use
Dried herbs should be kept in what conditions?
in a cool, dry, dark place
Is black pepper a spice?
Yes! It's one of the most common!
Name one or two herbs in Italian food
Basil
Parsley
Oregano
Thyme
How should you store fresh herbs?
In the refrigerator
If you want to keep them for a long time, try putting them in a glass of water with a plastic bag on top
Which herb is also a spice?
Coriander - also known as cilantro and cumin!
Name one or two spices in Middle Eastern Food
Cinnamon
Cumin
Paprika
Coriander
Sumac
Cardamom
What herb is pesto usually made from?
Basil
Which can store for the longest?
Whole or ground spices
Whole
Dried herbs stronger than fresh herbs - True or False
True!
If you are substituting dried for fresh herbs in a recipe, start with less!
If you are eating fresh herbs (like parsley or chives), when should you cut them or add them to your dish?
at the end, just before serving.
Which is the worlds most expensive spice?
Saffron
True or false
Vanilla is a seed pod from and orchid?
True
Which herbs can be added in to foods at the start of cooking?
Thyme and rosemary (woody herbs)
This guy went searching for spices in 1492 but found something else?
Christopher Columbus
What four herbs are in the song Scarborough Fair?
Parsley Sage Rosemary and Thyme