Herbs Spices and Seasonings

Some good steak seasoning products are: Omaha Steak Seasoning, McComrick Montreal Steak Seasoning, KC Masterpiece Steakhouse Marinade, Bobby's World Famous Steak Rub.

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Seasoning of wood from my experience is when wood is cut and stacked or stored to be used in the future, for example the following winter. The wood seasons as it sits, the longer the better. Season meaning "ages" which allows the wood to dry out and the natural chemicals and oils in a tree to become more susceptible to flame which allows it to burn better and hotter

1/2 teaspoon crushed anise seeds equals one star anise.

Black mustard seeds have a hard black aril that needs to be removed first. They are an oily mustard and probably not a good choice to replace white (yellow) mustard seeds in a recipe. Brown mustard may be a good choice as well. The mustard seeds should probably be soaked before using, if you intend to use them whole.

Fenugreek is a bitter spice often used in the seed form that may aid in reducing blood sugar levels in diabetics. But it has side effects, the most dangerous being that, historically, it has been used to help induce labor in pregnant women.

Consomme is crystal clear while broth will almost always have some suspended materials in it. Broth is made by simmering vegetables or meat and bones for some time, until the flavor of the simmered food has infused the water. The stock or broth is then usually poured through a strainer to remove most of the particles, bones, skin, and the meat. It's used this way, with no further processing. Consomme is cleared by adding a step: after sieving as above, egg whites are added to the hot broth or stock. As the egg whites cook, they precipitate into the stock, and begin to bind with some of the particles in the broth. They then rise to the top, appearing as scum or foam. Once the foam cap has formed, pouring off the broth from below, while leaving the cap undisturbed will produce consomme - a broth as clear of suspended particles as water.

Good heavens, NO! Cloves and garlic do not resemble each other in flavor any more than chocolate and horseradish do. You would NEVER substitute one for the other. They are two of the most distinctive - and different - flavors in cooking. A clover of garlic is one section of the garlic head. Cloves, as a spice, look like tiny nails. They have one of the most pungent and pervasive flavors of any spice, and must be used with great discretion.

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Ginger helps with nausea caused by motion sickness and also with morning sickness. Additionally, not only does it act as a natural antihistamine and a mild decongestant, but it is also great for a sore throat. The herb promotes the release of bile from the gallbladder for people suffering from gallstones. Ginger may also decrease joint pain from arthritis and has blood-thinning and cholesterol-lowering properties that may make it useful for treating heart disease.

Answer: Ginger has along history of use for relieving digestive problems such as nausea, loss of appetite, motion sickness and pain. It is excellentfor reducing inflammtion. Ginger is high in gingerol, a substance with powerful anti inflammatory and antioxidant properties thst can also help with arthritis.. Caution is needed taking ginger if you sre pregnant or will be going under anesthesia.

Buy fresh gingeroot at the market, wash , do not peel, and slice into small slices or chunks. Put into a pot of water an inch or two above the ginger, boil for 15-20 min. Ginger is very spicy and hot if fresh so dilute with water and sip as you would any good cup of any tea. Enjoy!!!

As answered similarly before by someone else, spices were used to add blending taste (pepper, chillies, etc.) to the food which we eat. Therefore, they were used for trade by many countries which increased the national income of that country.

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Apple, avocado and apricot are fruits.

Artichoke, asparagus and aubergine are vegetables.

Almonds are nuts.

Alcohol, amaretto, assam tea and apple juice are beverages.

The conversion rate between mustard powder and prepared mustard is about 3. This would mean that you must use 3 times as much real mustard to substitute the powder. IE, 5ml (1 tsp) powder = 15ml (1 tbsp) prepared mustard.

In Gujarati, coriander powder is known as 'dhana no phool'. 'Dhana' means coriander in Gujarati and 'phool' means powder or ground. So dhana no phool directly translates to coriander powder.

Coriander powder is used extensively in Gujarati cuisine, adding its distinctive taste to many dishes like dals, sabjis, roasted vegetables, and chaats. It is an essential ingredient in many Gujarati masalas or spice mixes. Some popular Gujarati dishes that routinely feature coriander powder are dhokla, thepla, undhiyu, handvo, etc. Its sweet yet slightly spicy taste combines beautifully with other spices like cumin, chili, turmeric, asafoetida that are also common in Gujarati cooking.

Coriander powder which is called 'dhaniya powder' in Hindi and most other Indian languages, is referred to as 'dhana no phool' in the Gujarati language. It holds a beloved spot in Gujarati home kitchens and its restaurants alike.

Spices range across all price points. Some are readily available and therefore very cheap but others can be as costly as gold.

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"Miso" is Japanese fermented soybean paste. That may not sound too tempting, but diluted and used as a base for soups or sauces, miso has a rich, warm salty taste quite unlike most of the spices in western cooking. Miso soup is the classic dish for miso, where it is mixed with a fish soup stock and tofu, seaweed or other vegetables and served at pretty much every meal in a Japanese household.

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The long term health effects of "Happy Shaman" and other herbal alternatives are largely uknown due to the fact these products are new to the market, untested and frequently change ingredients. The effects on the lungs and respitorary system are believed to be no greater than smoking cigaretts. Most of them contain additives that are not found in natural herbs and are not intended for human consumption. The researcher behind the main ingredient said, "It shouldn't be out there" in public. (http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-05-24-k2_N.htm) Although herbal alternatives are legal in many states they are sold as incense and therefore never underwent FDA testing. There is no recorded overdose from herbal alternatives, however these products are relativly new to the public. Herbal alternatives are believed to be safe for monitored, periodic use but remember they are just that, an ALTERNATIVE to the natural.

Star anise comes from the star-shaped flower of a small evergreen tree.

It is used in Chinese and Indian cooking, as an ingredient in 5-spice powder and garam masala.

Star anise tea has been used to treat rheumatism. Anise seed comes from the flowering anise plant. The seeds are sweet and licorice-like in flavor, resembling fennel seeds.

They are commonly used in making sweet treats around the world.

Anise seed aids digestion and sweetens breath. It is also a mild expectorant. A few seeds taken with water may cure hiccups.

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Saffron is used mainly in Persian dishes. However it has found it's way to Arabic and Indian dishes as well. In Persian dishes is used to give color and flavor to rice. After cooking the rice, the Persian way which is kind of baking, you add a pinch of saffron to hot water, mix it well and add about two to three table spoon of rice to it. Mix it well and add the saffron rice on top of the rice prior to serving. It tastes great. Just be careful since Saffron will increase the heart beat. So if you have heart problems, use it in moderation. It is also said to be good for men's sexual health since it increases the blood flow.