The various species all possess the familiar sulphurous smell, but individually they are valued as vegetables, herbs, medicines and decorative garden bulbs. Unfortunately I am slightly allergic to all forms of onions and garlic but nevertheless I have learned just the amount I can tolerate so I still enjoy them in moderation.
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Spices and Herbs – How do they Differ?
The Difference between Spices and Herbs: Spices Seeds – Herbs Leaves Image by (nz)dave via Flickr Image via Wikipedia For culinary purposes, an herb is defined as the leaf and tender stem of a plant used as a flavoring agent in food, i.e. the herbaceous part of the plant. Spices, by contrast, are the dried [...]
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