Juniper BerriesJUNIPER BERRIES: Juniper Berries can be hard to find but the search is well worth the enhanced flavor it brings to wild game, venison and beef stews. Juniper Berries are also commonly used in the distillation of gin.

INTERESTING FACT: Nutmeg is the kernel of the fruit of the Myristica Fragrant tree

Dried porcini mixed with sea salt has a concentrated flavor and mushroom aroma that is excellent in risotto

great for rubs

This tenacious wood has a strong

VANILLA BEANS: Best when used in cake recipes

WHOLE: Can be used in cooking either whole or in ground form

Uses: Roasted vegetables

Use just the tip of a spoon when adding Saffron Ground to Rice or your baking

Star anise and ginger are often used with it and it is widely used in Szechuan Cuisine

this soft membrane is the spice Mace

A black peppercorn is picked when still green and dried in the sun until it turns black

Juniper Berries are also commonly used in the distillation of gin