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When you’re planning meals, sometimes it can be difficult to think of recipes which tick all three categories: easy, healthy and taste good. If you need some inspiration, why not...

Understanding Spices

Let's Curry a Little Flavour! Although curries have become an integral part of the British way of life and one of the most popular dishes consumed in restaurants and 'take...

Understanding Spices

‘I’ll have a Madras please’. It’s a phrase spoken by people throughout curry houses and Indian restaurants up and down the country every single night. It’s hot, spicy, delicious and,...

Understanding Spices

What is pandan? Pandan is a tropical plant in the Pandanus (screwpine) genus, which is found extensively in Southeast Asia. Similar to the palm, the plant has spiky, bright green...

Understanding Spices

Kaffir Lime Leaf Powder is known as ‘makrut’ or ‘bergamot’ lime leaves, kaffir limes are small citrus fruits native to Southeast Asia. Both the fruit and the dark green, glossy...

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What is breadfruit? Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) is a flowering tree belonging to the mulberry and jackfruit family. It’s believed that the tree is a domesticated descendant of Artocarpus camansi which...

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Singapore is one of those renowned world cities that you must visit at least once in your lifetime. Lying just one degree north of the equator (it is incredibly hot...

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On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: Twelve kaffir lime leaves Eleven sumac berries Ten mulled wine spices Nine cubeb peppers Eight bouquet garni Seven...

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A selection of the classic Indian spice restaurant curries...  each resealable foil pouch has an easy to follow recipe on the back and contains all the authentically dry-roasted Indian spices...

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The chicken Korma. This well-renowned Indian curry can be found on every Indian restaurant menu around the world. The curry sauce itself can be found on supermarket shelves everywhere. If...

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Tempeh (or tempe) is a traditional Indonesian food product made from fermented soybeans. Read more about it here. Unlike tofu which is softer and more delicate, tempeh has a nutty...

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How to reduce salt in your diet without compromising on flavour If you suffer from high blood pressure, kidney disease or heart failure, you might be wanting to reduce the...

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What is moringa? Moringa oleifera is a plant which is also nicknamed the drumstick tree, the miracle tree, the ben oil tree, or the horseradish tree. This fast-growing, drought-resistant tree...

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Mulling Drink Spice Mixes... For guaranteed festive cheer try one of our mulling drink spice mixes (£2.50 each) including our latest Mulled White Wine, best selling traditional Mulled Wine for red wine, Mulled...

Understanding Spices

The healing power of herbs and spices has been known for thousands of years and, to this day, a large proportion of the world's population still benefits from their medicinal...

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Thai cuisine is known for its complex flavours and mix of sour, sweet, bitter and salty. If you’re looking to cook more Thai dishes at home, the first thing you...