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Botanical Name: Capsicum Frutescens Taste Profile A rich, smokey & medium-heat chilli powder that's earthy & tangy. Parts Used: The Jalapeno’s ripe red flesh which eventually dries and shrivels up after undergoing the smoking process. History: Originating in Chihuahua, Chipotle Chilli Powder is a Mexican favourite, made from the Morita variety of Jalapenô Peppers that have been smoked whole over a wood fire for days then ground. It's believed the Aztecs used this smoking process to preserve the thick-fleshed jalapenôs as they tended to rot before drying. Perfect For: Chipotle Chilli Powder provides a delicious, smokey yet moderate heat to...

With so many restaurants closed and limited options for takeout at the moment, one could be forgiven for finding variety in food choices right now a bit challenging. Whilst luckily it’s very easy to fall back on the same three or four recipes during this period, don’t be too hard on yourself if you get quite bored with the usual fare. To help you (and us!) out of the repetitive dinner slump, we’ve put together some classic pairings to hopefully motivate you to rediscover the variety of flavours in food using everyday ingredients that can be found at home! So...

Ashleigh FelthamAccredited Practising Dietitian | Accredited NutritionistSpeaks about the benefits of Garlic. When you think of garlic you may think a vegetable which helps keep vampires away, but what you may not know is that this little vegetable has been used since 3000BC for medicinal purposes. There is no denying that garlic tastes amazing on bread layered with butter, but it also has healthful benefits for your body which include: Anticancer properties which potential reduce your risk of stomach, oesophagus, colon, breast, cervix, skin, uterine and lung cancers. Components which help to kill the ‘bad’ bugs in your body. Garlic...

Botanical Name: Ocimum Basilicum Taste Profile A bright, highly fragrant and slightly sweet herb. Parts Used: Its bright green Leaves, which can be used both fresh or dried. History: Renowned for its culinary and medicinal qualities, Dried Basil is a member of the mint family, that is considered to be the ‘King’ of herbs. Believed to have embalming properties it has been found in the tombs and mummies of the Ancient Egyptians. Egypt is still one of the two first countries where it is cultivated and exported. Perfect For: Dried Basil’s fragrant sweet & versatile flavour makes it King in...