the peppercorn of China

The Sichuan peppercorn is the berry of a small, deciduous tree called hua jiao (Zanthoxylum simulans), which has a prickly trunk and grows 7-15 feet tall. The berries are harvested…

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Hellenic Grub

Hellenic Grub: a blog about cooking with greek seasoning. Why greek seasoning? Because it contains the perfect blend of spices. The same mix of spices can be used in most…

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Dry Chilli

Dry Chilli: A perennial herb with a hot and spicy taste. Popularly used in Indian curries. Capsicum annuum: Leaves are lanceolate, 3-10 cm long and 1-2 cm wide. The plant…

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