The Spice Blog

Spice, Story & Spontaneity: Building a Well-Stocked Sauce Pantry
Spice, Story & Spontaneity: Building a Well-Stocked Sauce Pantry
A well-stocked pantry is the shortcut to spontaneity as well as intentional meals which feel festive and celebratory whilst eliminating the mid-week madness, without compromise. Read more...
Fruit Preserved – A Gourmet Guide to Jams and Conserves.
Fruit Preserved – A Gourmet Guide to Jams and Conserves
Jams and conserves, those modest jars of fruit-forward sweetness, deserve a prime seat at the table of modern gastronomy. They are not merely preserves; they are storytellers. Each spoonful necessarily... Read more...
The Allure of Spice Blends
The Allure of Spice Blends
Spice blends are one of the most life changing kitchen shortcuts one could ever have. They are culinary magic, taking the guess work and the hard work out of creating... Read more...
Asafoetida
How Asafoetida can Improve Your Gut Health Naturally.
Asafoetida, the pungent yet transformative spice tucked away in spice cabinets across many homes, has a surprisingly gentle gift for the gut.  Read more...
Homemade Infused Liquor and Spirits
Homemade Infused Liquor and Spirits
Liquor and spirits hold a dear place in the heart of any cocktail enthusiast or casual drinker. To add an extra level of customisation, infused liquor and spirits is the... Read more...
How to Store Your Spices: Tips and Tricks
How to Store Your Spices: Tips and Tricks
Spices don’t last forever. Spices go bad overtime and as much as you try, there’s no way to make them stay fresh forever. That doesn’t mean that you can't make them... Read more...
Do Spices Go Bad?
Do Spices Go Bad?
Spices are an incredibly important part of cooking. They can transform dishes of little substance into ones bursting with flavour. These spices play an important role not just in flavouring... Read more...
The Benefits of Ayurvedic Medicine in the Modern World
The Benefits of Ayurvedic Medicine in the Modern World
Ayurveda, derived from Sanskrit words, ‘ayur’ (life) and ‘veda (science or knowledge), is one of the world’s oldest accepted traditional medicine systems. As an alternative medicine system, it was looked... Read more...
What Makes a Curry… a Curry?
What Makes a Curry… a Curry?
Curry is a staple dish of many households. From India to South Africa to England, curry dishes come in all shapes and forms from across the world. So, really, what... Read more...
Basic Principles of A Good Curry: Up Your Curry Game
Basic Principles of A Good Curry: Up Your Curry Game
To stay true to the Indian roots that formed the origin of curry, there are some basic principles to follow. From the right selection of spices and the processes involved... Read more...
Everyday Uses for Not-So-Everyday Spices
Everyday Uses for Not-so-Everyday Spices
Photo Credit - @emily.muraca Everyday Uses for Not-so-Everyday Spices 4 Spices to Add to Your Home Spice Library   Spices are a part of our daily lives. From the morning... Read more...
Top 10 Winter Recipes
Top 10 Winter Recipes
Stay Warm with These Hearty Lord & Lion Recipes...   What better time in the year is there to cook, than when you start to feel the chill in the... Read more...
Turmeric: The Golden Spice
Turmeric: The Golden Spice
Packed full of powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory components, this ayurvedic wonder is nature’s gift to mankind. It’s an ancient spice leading the way for Ayurvedic medicine and delicious cooking. Read more...
10 Reasons to Give a Spice Gift Box for Any Celebration!
10 Reasons to Give a Spice Gift Box for Any Celebration!
Give a gift that keeps on giving this holiday season or anytime of the year. We’re talking about carefully curated, luxury spice gift boxes. Simple, elegant, long-lasting, educational and even... Read more...