The beautiful benefits of Star Anise
Thanks to its distinctive taste and aroma, star anise is often used in rich and delicious dishes and is an important ingredient in the well-known spice blend Chinese 5 Spice, ... Read More
Bee pollen: The latest superfood trend
Considered one of nature’s most nourishing foods, bee pollen is creating quite a buzz around the world. Even celebrities, such as Victoria Beckham, are raving about the multitude of benefits ... Read More
Long Peppers: The forgotten spice
Long peppers, Piper longnum, are the fruits of an aromatic, perennial climbing plant native to India and South Asia and now found cultivated in Indonesia and Thailand. It’s a spice ... Read More
Chia Seeds: 10 benefits of the ‘it’ superfood
Chia, meaning ‘strength’ in Mayan may be the ‘it food’ of the moment, but Aztec civilisations have been using chia seeds for thousands of years. These nutty, gluten-free seeds are ... Read More
7 benefits of Dandelion Root
Whilst it may be a source of frustration to many gardeners, there are some persuasive reasons why we should be celebrating this pervasive little plant. From the root to the ... Read More
7 reasons to switch to Himalayan Pink Salt
Himalayan Salt, or pink salt is found, unsurprisingly, in the Himalayan Mountains and is claimed to be the purest salt on the planet, containing a whopping 84 elements and minerals ... Read More
Bay Leaves: The famed ingredient of Ancient Greece
Some things make Winter evenings magical, like serving up a slow cooked stew after a long chilly day. One of the stars of a good winter stew is the humble ... Read More
The hottest benefits of cayenne pepper
A powerful ingredient with a host of health and beauty benefits, cayenne pepper has been used within Chinese medicines for hundreds of years. It’s common knowledge that cayenne pepper is ... Read More
The benefits of chillies and capsaicin2
As one of the world’s favourite spices, it’s strange to think that chili peppers weren’t introduced to the wider world until the 16th century, thanks to the Italian explorer Christopher ... Read More
Bio Foods: Farming with a face
We are pretty proud of our Fairtrade range of products and we’re not the only ones… All of our wonderful Fairtrade herbs and spices, everything from Cloves to Curry Leaves, ... Read More
The amazing health benefits of organic coconut oil
There’s a huge buzz around coconut oil at the moment, whether you’re using it on your skin, teeth or in your cooking – there are so many health benefits! Now ... Read More
What is a Superfood?
superfood noun noun: superfood; plural noun: superfoods; noun: super-food; plural noun: superfoods A nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and wellbeing. When it comes to supporting your ... Read More