Editorial ChefTamarind is an edible pod-like fruit harvested from a leguminous tree of the same name. it belongs to the family Fabaceae which is indigenous to tropical Africa. The fruit pulp is edible with other parts of the …
Mustard Seed the Star of the Parables
The mustard seed comes from a plant bearing the same name. For centuries it cherished for its flavorful and delicate oils making it an important spice for culinary purposes. The three main culinary varieties are black mustard (Brassica nigra), brown Indian …
It’s Mace Crimson in Color, and This is What it Is
Mace Spice is the dried lacy reddish covering, or aril, which envelops the nutmeg kernel. It comes from the nutmeg tree and is harvested hand in hand with the nutmeg kernel. Mace and nutmeg are distinctively different spices from …
Know Your Allspice, the Jamaican pepper Fruit of the Myrtle
Allspice, also popularly known as Jamaican pepper or pimento is the dried unripe fruit of the Myrtle. It is native to Central America, Greater Antilles, and Southern Mexico. Allspice is also known by many other names depending …
Amazing Things to Know About the Cashew Nut
The cashew nut comes from the evergreen cashew tree which also produces the cashew apple. Botanically it belongs to the Anacardium genus of the Anacardiaceae family of plants which happen to be related to mango or pistachio. This …
Hazelnut the Things of Nutella
Hazelnut also known as cobnut or filbert nut according to the species is the nut of the hazel tree. The nuts are spherical to oval in shape. They measure about 15 to 25 mm long …
Brushing up on Your Sesame Seeds Moments
Sesame is a flowering plant also known as benne that is grown for its edible seeds. The world’s largest growers of this plant are India, China, Nigeria, Myanmar, and Tanzania. It is an important ingredient in …
Delicious Pecan Nuts and More Culinary Facts
Pecan refers broadly to any nut that requires a stone to crack. In our case, we are referring to a nut of the hickory species that is native to Mexico and the southern United States. It is …
Almond Nuts for Great Nutrition and Health
The Almond nut which is more of a drupe than a nut is a seed of a tree of the same name. It is closely related to peach, plum, and cherry. It is native to the Middle East, North …
A Walnut Guide to Drupes and Culinary Uses
A walnut is the nut of the Juglans species plants. It usually refers to the English or Persian walnut, Black walnut, and white or butternut walnut varieties. The walnut is not really a nut as it is …