Put A Little Zing in Your Life With Ginger — Woosah Zen

Ginger is prized for its aromatic and medicinal properties. It’s been used in cooking and as an herbal remedy since ancient times. Ginger’s claim to medicinal fame comes from its main active components called gingerols, which are responsible for its distinctive flavor. This zesty spice can be used to alleviate nausea, though studies are mixed on how … Continue reading Put A Little Zing in Your Life With Ginger — Woosah Zen

Marjoram-Did You Know?

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FRAGRANT CUMIN

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Enchanted Forests

The air was heady with the Fragrance of an Aromatic Spice which is used across most cuisines in the Indian Sub Continent.

Native to India , the use of which goes back to Ancient India , Cumin ( English), Zeera ( Hindi) , Cuminum cyminum ( Scientific name) is a Herbal Plant related to Parsley.

I was fortunate to photograph a handful of Plants which had been missed by the harvesters as they were hidden within a field of Isabgol plants ( pls see the blog titled ISABGOL) .

Cumin Plant

Raipur is a small village near Ajmer, Rajasthan where I was fortunate to see Zeerabeing harvested and processed.

The Cumin Seeds, still attached to the stems are being Sun Dried.

seeds Cumin Seeds being Sun dried

The shadow on this mountain of aromatic Zeera seeds is of my finger on the Camera Button.

Zeera

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Nutmeg

Nutmeg has become my spice of choice recently. I was given whole nutmeg as part of a yule gift so I have been grating a little into my coffee. I grated some over my banana and honey mixture. I have always like the kick that nutmeg added when sprinkled on eggnog and various fruit desserts. I … Continue reading Nutmeg

A Gift, A Giving Community, Announcing A Holiday Giveaway And A Hot Cup Of Chai

Oh my I love Chai Tea, tried the recipe and it was worth doing a little jig around the kitchen thank you.

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From Sonal-Simply Vegetarian 777

I follow many blogs, I love them all and try my best to read and comment or at least like every one or as close as I can get to acknowledging them. One blog I love and follow is Sonal’s beautiful Simply Vegetarian777, chock full of delicious recipes and gorgeous photography it is one of those blogs that takes your breath away. Sonal also happens to be one of the sweetest and kindest individuals you will ever know and although we have never met in person I feel like we are close friends albeit virtual, she has touched my life and my kitchen with her generosity. This is the second batch of spices she has sent me, thank you my friend. I saw this recipe on her site a few weeks back and immediately commented how I had to make it it just sounds incredible…

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