 |
Caraway Seeds
Caraway Seed is a small, tannish brown seed having a flavor similar to a blend of Dill and Anise--sweet but a slightly sharp.
Caraway seeds are believed to have been used in Europe longer than any other condiment. Their use was first recorded in E… |
 |
 |
Cardamom
Cardamom is the ground seed of a tropical fruit in the ginger family. The seeds are found in oval shaped fruit pods that are between 1/4 and 1 inch long.
Cardamom is the dried, unripened fruit of Elettaria Cardamomum. Enclosed in the fruit pods a… |
|
 |
Celery Seed
Celery is often a favorite health food choice. The seeds from the plant are an increasingly popular spice. You can use them in either a ground or whole form. The flavor is rich and somewhat bitter. Many chefs use it with pepper to spice up heavi… |
|
 |
Chili Powder
Pack some heat! Cherry Valley Spice Company's Chili Powder is like the gun powder of your spice shelf. Made of an exclusive combination of ground spices, this is the perfect way to awaken your taste buds.
Common Uses: Steak rubs, hamburgers, stews… |
|
 |
Chipotle
Grown in the hills of Mexico, Chipotle peppers are ripened jalapenos. Once the pepper is ripe, it is harvested and then smoked until dried. This process brings us a milder version of the jalapeno that is very woodsy, smoky, sweet and hot.
Common U… |
|
 |
Chives
Chives are the hollow stems of a perennial, bulbous plant of the lily family. The name "Chives" is derived from the Latin cepa, meaning onion.
Used in cold or hot soups, stir-fried items, cheese and cream sauces, dips, potatoes, deviled eggs and … |
|
 |
Cilantro
From southwest Asia and the northern regions of Africa, cilantro grows as the leaves on a coriander plant. This vibrant leaf is similar to parsley only with a more potent and citrus like flavor. It can be used as a garnish, or for flavor.
Common U… |
|
 |
Cinnamon Sticks/Cinnamon
Cut from the bark of cinnamon trees, these flavorful sticks are the perfect stirring companion for a cup of hot chocolate or tea. Use it to kick up the presentation on top of a slice of pie, cake or on ice cream. Cinnamon sticks naturally carry the… |
|
 |
Cloves (Whole & Ground)
Cloves are tropical pink flower buds that are picked before they open. Once dried, cloves become the reddish-brown color we are familiar with. Use whole in a beef stew or on a holiday ham. In ground form it is very potent, so be careful to use spa… |
|
 |
Coriander
Coriander is a pleasantly sweet spice that is like a mix between sage and lemon. It is commonly used in chili and curry dishes. The coriander plant produces both a spice and an herb. The leaf is know as cilantro. Coriander is not interchangable with … |
|
 |
Cream of Tartar
Cream of Tartar is an essential piece of any baker's puzzle. It can be used to make frosting or candies creamier. It is often used to stabilize and give more volume to beaten egg whites. It is nearly impossible to make a meringue topping without t… |
|
 |
Crushed Red Pepper
Red Pepper is the dried fruit pod of Capsicum Frutescens, one of the most pungent Capsicums. You may have heard it called Cayenne Red Pepper, having been named after the high heat chilies grown in the vicinity of the Cayenne River in French Guiana.
… |
|
 |
Cumin
One of the most ancient of spices, cumin has been around since the Bible times. Cumin has a distinctively original taste that is slightly bitter and warm. It is most commonly used in Mexican, Chinese, African and Indian cuisine, where it draws out … |
|
 |
Curry
Curry Powder is a blend of many spices and is used widely in savory dishes throughout India and Southeast Asia.
For an exciting dip to complement fruit and vegetable sticks, blend sour cream or yogurt with curry powder, marmalade and thyme. For … |
