Saffron ( Crocus Sativus) Plant: The saffron flower is harvested from the crocus sativus, a plant in the Iridaceae family, which can be lilac, purple or white in color. It is the long orange stigmas, horn-shaped, which after being dried give … Read More
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) Plant: Cumin, native to the eastern Mediterranean and Egypt, is a small herbaceous plant that belongs to the Apiaceae family, the same as parsley and fennel. The notoriety of this spice has grown over time because of … Read More
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) Plant: Cardamom is native to south-eastern India and belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, just like ginger. The cardamom plant has large greenish leaves resting on small trunks that reach up to three meters in height. Its oval-shaped … Read More
Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) Plant: The Nutmeg tree is from the Maluku Islands in Indonesia and can reach 20 meters. Similar to apricot in shape (see photo below), its fruit – nutmeg – takes on a red or yellowish color which, … Read More
Black pepper (Piper nigrum) Plant: The pepper tree is an Asian vine, from the Piperaceae family, which produces the queen of spices: black, green, red, or white pepper. These berries have a flavor and intensity of properties that only vary … Read More
Yam (Colocasia Esculenta) Plant: Known as Yam (not to be confused with sweet potato), it is scientifically cataloged by Colocasia Esculenta and belongs to the Araceae family. The yam plant has large, heart-shaped, fleshy and tender leaves that are appreciated … Read More
