Sage
Sage is a member of the mint family and is closely related to rosemary. Sage produces small, grey-green and deeply veined leaves. Its warm and musky essence is often used as the fragrant dressing that accompanies turkey, pasta and meat.…
Turmeric
Turmeric comes from the turmeric plant and is commonly used in Asian cuisines, especially as a main spice in curry. Its taste is warm and bitter, and it is also used to colour or flavour curries, mustards, butters and cheeses.…
Rhubarb
Rhubarbs are characterised by their long crimson to light green stalks and topped with large green leaves. Although rhubarb is a vegetable, many people treat it as a fruit by using it on its own or with other fruits in…
Bird’s Eye Chilli
One of the hottest chillies in the chilli family, the Bird’s Eye Chilli packs a punch despite its size – measuring up to just 2-4cm in length. Used widely in Asian dishes, the Bird’s Eye Chilli is perfect to add…
Parsnip
Parsnip belongs to the carrot family, and is native to Europe and Asia. It can be consumed fresh in salads or used as an ingredient of soups, casseroles, stews and various savoury dishes. Parsnips are in season during autumn, winter…
Oregano
Oregano is a versatile culinary herb used in many cuisines worldwide, especially Italian and Greek cuisines. It is particularly popular in pizza and tomato-based dishes, but it can also be added to sausages, soups and meat. Oregano is characterised by…
Parsley
Parsley is one of the most popular herbs in the world. It is a versatile ingredient that can be used in soups, salads, stews and dishes with meat, fish and tomatoes. It belongs to the same family as carrot, cumin…
Shiitake Mushrooms
Shiitake mushrooms range in colours from amber to paper bag-brown. Each mushroom has a wide umbrella shape with caps and a curled rim. Shiitake mushrooms are said to have 10 times more flavour than white button mushrooms. Its smoky flavour…
Fuji Apple
Many people think that the Fuji apple is named after Mount Fuji, but its name actually comes from Fujisaki, the Japanese town where they were developed. Known for their sweet flavour, Fuji apples have one of the highest sugar contents…
Artichoke
The artichoke is an intriguing vegetable as it is actually the bud of a thistle—a flower. It has an armour-like exterior and a savoury-sweet heart; it is as beautiful as it is flavourful to eat. Besides its unique appearance, it…
Zucchini
Zucchini resembles a cucumber in shape and has numerous seeds. It is one of the most versatile vegetables there is; it can be used in different recipes ranging from fritters to cheesy tots. It can be enjoyed both raw or…
Pomegranate
In season during spring, you can recognise pomegranates by their round shape, hard yellow and red outer skin, and their clusters of edible red seeds. Its seeds can be used as dessert toppings, and its pulp can be pressed to…