Watercress is a dark, leafy green grown in natural spring water. It belongs to the same family as broccoli, kale and Brussels sprouts. Its versatility makes watercress great in soups, salads and eggs. Besides making an excellent plate garnish, watercress…
Rosemary is a member of the mint family along with thyme, oregano and basil. Rosemary resembles lavender as its leaves look like flat pine needles touched with silver. Rosemary pairs well with rosemary chicken, lamb and vegetable soups and gives…
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 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.…
Youngberries are a bramble fruit that resembles small blackberries. Youngberries have a tapering conical shape and have a deep wine colour when ripe. They are sweeter and more succulent than other blackberries, and its delicate texture allows for bursts of…
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…
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…
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 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…
Besides being famed as a salad staple that accompany almost every restaurant, cucumbers also make for a perfect summer cocktail. Almost 96% of the content of a cucumber is water, and they are a tasty way to hydrate. Cucumbers are…
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…
Rival apricots have orange skin with a deep blush. They are mild and slightly tart in flavour with low acidity. Rival apricots are great for bottling, jams and make a great pre-workout drink or snack. Rival apricots are typically in…
