"Spices" Blogs & Blog Posts

  Just a few weeks ago, we were invited to dinner by some friends from church. We always love gatherings like this for it not only presents a great chance to visit friends but it's a wonderful opportunity to get to know each other better and wi...

Learning about Indian Herbs and Spices. Indian cuisine can only become delicious through spices and herbs that are used. Those things have maintained the identity of Indian food to be extra spicy and great. The Indian herbs and spices make the Indian...

  Having grown up sorrounded by Coconut Trees in our little island, called Marinduque in the Philippines, I love anything with coconut flavors. And we do use coconut (tree and fruit) for everything that you can imagine...I don't know how our coun...

I used to be not a fan at all of spiced cookies. It's not because I think they have a funny taste or anything like that but because of sheer unfamiliarity. I guess Filipino cuisine, though it has its sweet side, does not have many cookies perfumed...

For sure, every Filipino knows hot pepper or siling labuyo (Capsicum Frutescens L.). It can be found everywhere in the backyard gardens in provinces and a favorite condiments of our lolo’s and lola’s. Siling labuyo is the famous ingredient o...

Before the end of 2009, I was assigned to make the 2010 calendar for our institution. The production team suggested that we feature the indigenous herbs and spices in the Philippines, since we support the promotion of these plants as part of the indi...

Had you ever think where are the cold and minty feelings came from every time you chew your gums, use toothpastes, drink your teas and take your candies? It’s due to peppermint. Peppermint is extensively used as flavoring in teas, jellies, soups, c...