Storage & Use
Dried herbs should be kept in what conditions?
in a cool, dry, dark place
Which herb can be used to fight fatigue?
Rosemary
What spices are referred to as the King and Queen of spices?
Black pepper
Cardamom
Name two herbs from Italy.
Basil
Parsley
Oregano
Thyme
in 1000BC a handful of cardamom was worth?
A mans yearly wage.
How should you store fresh herbs?
In a glass of water, with a plastic bag over top.
To treat a burn or sunburn apply what?
Aloe vera
Which herb is also a spice?
Coriander
Name two spices from the Middle East.
Cinnamon
Cumin
Nutmeg
Paprika
Why did Arab traders make stories of danger when collecting spices around the world?
to keep their sources secret.
If you make pesto how do you keep it from going brown when stored?
Cover in oil to stop oxygen from touching the surface.
To help reduce mucus production when you have a cold you should inhale steam from which herb
Thyme
Which can store for the longest?
Whole or ground spices
Whole
Dried herbs are how many times stronger then fresh?
3
what spices did Columbus find in the Caribbean Islands?
vanilla, all spice, and red pepper
Fragile herbs like basil and chives should be added to foods during which part of cooking?
at the end, just before serving.
To help grid rid of bad breath you should eat?
Peppermint.
Which is the worlds most expensive spice?
Saffron
True or false
Vanilla is a seed pod from and orchid?
True
In the middle ages this spice became used as a currency.
pepper
Which herbs can be added in to foods at the start of cooking?
Thyme and rosemary - woody herbs.
Which spice can be used as an anti-inflammatory?
Tumeric.
Which spices where present at the birth of Christ?
Frankincense and Myrrh
Name the three most popular spices in the world.
Pepper
Cumin
Mustard
The British East India company brough which spices from India?
Nutmeg and cloves.