Spices … Spices …. and more Spices

I have to admit, without any guilt, that I am shamelessly and utterly in love with spices. My heart does skip a beat or two when I think about them, truly.

Walking into a spice market gives me a thrill like no other. The exotic fragrances engulf my senses. There’s the woodsy, earthy, spicy, nutty, and pungent aromas. They are unquestionably intoxicating.

The colors of the spices are absolutely stunning. The fiery reds and oranges of the paprika and chili captivate the eye. The sunset oranges of turmeric are vibrant. The sandy brown of coriander is distinctive and the oily-olive of ground cumin stands out. Then there’s the earthy red of a freshly ground gharam masala. Seeing them all in their grandeur is quite a breathtaking sight.

I do believe you’d like to know about them in all their complexity. However, it can be a little overwhelming considering the vast array of spices.

But fear no more, I’m here to help. I’ve been thinking of introducing the spices to you but didn’t know how. And quite frankly, I felt a little intimidated doing this in one giant post. Therefore, I came up with the idea of introducing one spice at a time, until I have covered them somewhat. As I write a blog post on a spice, I’ll add it to this page.

I am thrilled to share what I’ve learned from my Mum and Grandmas, as well as, a couple of tidbits I’ve picked up along the way.