What is it? Italian herb mix is a blend of classic Mediterranean herbs like red bell pepper, oregano and marjoram. It’s designed to deliver that unmistakable Italian flavor in one go, convenient and delicious! Tip: Use the mix as a base for tomato sauce, pizza, casseroles, or marinades....
What is it? Thyme is an aromatic herb with small leaves and a delightful, savory scent. Originally, it grows around the Mediterranean, where it has been used for centuries in cooking and as a medicinal herb. Thyme has a warm, earthy flavor with a hint...
What is it? Basil is a wonderfully aromatic herb with a sweet, slightly spicy tang. Originally from Southeast Asia and Africa, it's now a staple in Italian cuisine, while Thai basil is commonly used in Asian dishes. You'll recognize basil by its fresh flavor, and it's...
Wat is het? Basilicum is een heerlijk aromatisch kruid met een zoete kruidige zeur. Oorspronkelijk komt het uit Zuidoost-Azië en Afrika, maar inmiddels niet meer weg te denken uit de Italiaanse keuken en wordt Thaise basilicum veel gebruikt in de Aziatische keuken. Je herkent basilicum...
With this blend of licorice plants, elderberries and pine needles, you will feel completely disconnected from your daily activities. This wonderful earthy blend evokes thoughts of the forest. The smell of leaves, wood and moss. Can you hear the rustling of the leaves and the...
Mocha beans, who doesn't love them? Delicious dark chocolate sweets in the shape of a coffee bean. But what is mocha and where does it come from? Mocha is a type of first quality coffee bean, named after the Yemeni city of Mocha. Mocha is,...
Wasabi nuts are peanuts with a crunchy, wasabi-flavored coating. Originally from Japan, wasabi is made from the root stem of the asabia japonica root. Real wasabi is expensive and difficult to store, so most sushi restaurants use a mix of horseradish, radish, mustard and leafy...
Nuts, we all know them. But where do they actually come from? The history of 'borrel' nuts starts in Indonesia. Ketjang Pedis (peanuts with a spiced coating) has traditionally been a popular snack there. After the Second World War, two Javanese brothers introduced them to...
What is it? Cumin also belongs to the umbellifer family, and originally comes from the regions around Iran, Syria and Turkey. The leaves of the plant resemble fennel, the flowers are white or lilac, and the taste is nutty. It is a popular spice that...
What is it? Jasmine tea is the combination of tea leaves with jasmine blossoms or buds. It is mixed in black, white and green tea, but green tea with jasmine is by far the most popular. During production, the tea is dried, along with the...