Herbs generally refer to the leafy green or flowering parts of a plant (either fresh or dried), while spices are usually dried and produced from other parts of the plant, including seeds, bark, roots and fruits. Herbs have a variety of uses including culinary, medicinal, and in some cases, spiritual.
Fresh coriander (also known as cilantro) has a distinctive, aromatic and spicy flavour. Coriander leaves, stems, roots and seeds are all used. Ground coriander has a completely different flavour profile...
Mentha is a genus of plants in the family Lamiaceae. The exact distinction between species is unclear; it is estimated that 13 to 24 species exist. Hybridization occurs naturally where...
Basil is a herb with a sweet, strong, spicy flavour and is considered the 'king of herbs' by many cooks. The most common variety is sweet basil, which has large,...
