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Understanding Spices

Sumac is a staple within Middle Eastern cuisine, just like salt and pepper in the UK.  Sumac is a focal point in Turkish, Lebanese and Arabian cooking, where it adds...

Spicy Adventures

Quite literally sitting on top of the point where east meets west, straddling both Europe and Asia, Istanbul is one of the great melting pots on earth. For millennia, it...

Featured, Health and Wellbeing

Did you know that herbs, spices and seasonings can be fully enjoyed when you’re trying to lose weight? There is no reason at all to restrict yourself to eating plain...

Understanding Spices

Today, it’s easier than ever to find spices. Online shops, supermarkets and speciality shops all offer the opportunity for us to try spices from around the world. Some spices like...

Claims to Fame

“Ras-el-Hanout Spice Blend from Seasoned Pioneers saves you from having to unearth all the different spices” Alistair Hendy Olive Magazine "… all comes dry-roasted and blended from Seasoned Pioneers to bring,...

Seasonal Ideas

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...

Understanding Spices

What is baharat? Baharat, meaning ‘spices’ in Arabic, is a popular Middle Eastern spice blend. It’s as essential to Middle Eastern cuisine as garam masala is to Indian food. The...

Understanding Spices

If there is a silver lining to the coronavirus pandemic here in the UK it is that, for the most part, we have been blessed with some incredible weather! This,...

Understanding Spices

Do you like onions and big, bold spices? If the answer’s yes, chances are you’ll love Dopiaza curry. While not quite as renowned as classics such as the Balti or...

Meet the Expert

Please could you tell us about yourself? For the majority of my working life I have worked as a freelance writer and broadcaster, with articles on the Middle East dating...

Understanding Spices

The latest addition to our book collection is the stunning cookbook from Yotam Ottolenghi & Sami Tamimi – Jerusalem. Embracing a multi-cultural population, the book celebrates the astonishing diversity of...

Understanding Spices

Summertime and the salads are easy! It is wonderful that whether dining in or out, tasty and exciting salads feature on our menus. Long ago are the days of lettuce...

Understanding Spices

If you’re trying to get more vegetables into your diet, there’s a high chance that salads see a regular spot on your dinner table. It’s a great way to up...

Understanding Spices

Do you have a tin of beans that’s been hiding away in the back of your pantry for… who knows how long? Well, it’s time to make good use of...

Understanding Spices

What is zahtar? Zahtar (also spelt za’atar or zaatar) is a Middle Eastern spice blend and is a gateway into Middle Eastern cuisine. It’s a delightful blend of so many...

Mediterranean cuisine is full of exciting flavours, from fresh and peppery herbs, to tangy and salty cheeses. The Mediterranean diet is considered one of the world’s healthiest diets, and is...