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Herbs are soft, succulent plants which usually grow in the temperate zone. Until recently cooks have had to make do with very few fresh herbs, such as sage, parsley, and thyme. Nowadays you can also find fresh basil, coriander, chervil, tarragon, rosemary, and dill. Since herbs are at their best when they are young and freshly picked, it is well worth growing your own.
A spice is a dried seed, fruit, root, bark, or vegetative substance used in nutritionally insignificant quantities as a food additive for flavor, color, or as a preservative that kills harmful bacteria or prevents their growth.[1] In the kitchen, spices are distinguished from herbs, which are leafy, green plant parts used for flavoring.
Seasonings include herbs and spices, which are themselves frequently referred to as "seasonings". However, Larousse Gastronomical states that "to season and to flavor are not the same thing",
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