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1.History Mysteries
2. Around The World
3. Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice $$
4. Swap Out the Salt
5. Dish Out the Flavors
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Long a symbol of remembrance, the name of this herb comes from a Latin word for "sea dew."


What is rosemary

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The name comes from the French word meaning nail, not surprisingly, they look like nails.


What are cloves

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The major source of this spice, said to be the second most expensive after saffron, is Madagascar.

What is vanilla

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This sour fruit originated from Asia but are now commonly used in dishes from across the world.


What is lemon

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This herb can be described as tasting bright, lemony, and peppery. To a percentage of the population though, it may taste like soap.  A popular ingredient in dishes like guacamole, its bright green color gives both flavor and beauty to a dish.


What is cilantro

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The name of this spice comes from the Sanskrit word 'sinabera' meaning 'shaped like a horn' because of its resemblance to an antler. In the 19th century it was popular to keep a shaker of this on the counter in English pubs so the patrons could shake some into their drinks. This practice was the origin of a non-alcoholic ale.


What is ginger

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The distinctive feature of this spice is that it comes from the bark of various laurel trees; ground variety is perhaps the most common baking spice; Sri Lanka is the principal source of this spice.


What is cinnamon

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Gave its name to a famous phrase in The Thousand and One Nights, which refers to the seeds' ability to pop at the slightest touch when ripe. "Open... "


What is sesame seed

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This popular, sodium-free seasoning has 11 tasty blends.



What is Mrs. Dash

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This type of pepper is a mild variety of chile peppers. They are similar in size to a bell pepper, but skinnier with a pointy tip. These peppers are typically roasted and are a popular ingredient in dishes such as chile relleno. The dried, red variety is known as ancho chile pepper.


What is poblano

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The name of this wise-sounding herb comes from the Latin word 'salia' meaning 'to save.'


What is sage

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It's a key herb in Mediterranean cooking and was called 'the king of herbs' by the Greeks; key ingredient of pesto sauce.


What is basil

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Comes from a flowering plant in the crocus family and it the world's most expensive spice. It is costly because more than 225,000 stigmas must be hand-picked to produce one pound.


What is saffron

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Commonly found in salad dressings, this dark brown liquid is well-known for its tart and sweet flavor.


What is balsamic vinegar

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This edible fungus is considered a delicacy and is often incorporated into expensive dishes to enhance the umami flavor.  


What is truffle