Rachael Groves B.Sc. RD 
Nutmeg, (Myristica fragrans), is a tropical evergreen tree, and the spice is made of its seed. The fleshy arils or lacy coating around the nutmeg seed are the sources of … Read more…
What is Lovage? Lovage, a tall perennial plant, is a Levisticum officinale, and a member of the parsley family. This hardy herb is native to some regions in the southern … Read more…
What is Licorice? Licorice is a feathery-leafed legume, Glycyrrhiza glabra, which belongs to the same family as pea. Native to Southern Europe and Western Asia, this plant is mostly used … Read more…
What is Lemon Verbena? Lemon verbena is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family Verbenaceae, native to South America. Also, it is popularly known as lemon beebrush. This … Read more…
Lemongrass is a herb that is native to Sri Lanka and South India but currently, many countries across the world grow it. In the West, it’s not easily available. When … Read more…
Fenugreek is a common ingredient in Indian dishes and is also often taken as a supplement. Both the leaves and seeds of this plant are edible. In case you don’t … Read more…
Occasionally, every chef meets the situation of missing an important ingredient while cooking. If you’ve run out of whole or ground cloves, you might want to look for a clove … Read more…
Since chives have a milder flavor, they make a perfect addition to seafood dishes, omelets, mashed or baked potatoes, and many more. Often, it’s also used as a garnish. With … Read more…
If you’re in a pinch, it becomes necessary to substitute one ingredient for another in your recipe. Your search for a good Chinese 5-spice substitute ends here. In this article, … Read more…