The Spice Shop

Balm of Gilead, 50g The “balm of Gilead” (Genesis 37:25; Jeremiah 8:22), used medicinally in antiquity, was the mastic obtained from Pistachia lentiscus; it now commonly refers to buds of a species of North American poplar (Populus) used to make cough syrups. Unit price: £3.99 (approx. €4.47)

Balsam of Gilead Die Frucht die aussieht wie eine kleine braune Pistazie, wurde früher für Hustensaft benützt und ist heute noch in vielen mittelalterlichen Rezepten in Kombinationen mit Ingwer und Paradieskörnern benannt.

Borage, 50g Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Chamomile Flowers, 50g Unit price: £2.45 (approx. €2.74)

Cola Nuts, 50g Unit price: £2.25 (approx. €2.52)

Golden Seal Powder, 10g Unit price: £3.99 (approx. €4.47)

Henna Egyptian Red, 100g Unit price: £2.25 (approx. €2.52)

Hibiscus Flowers, whole, 100g Unit price: £5.95 (approx. €6.66)

Hyssop, 50g Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Kelp, 100g Mix 1/2 tspn into a glass of warm water and drink it on a daily basis. Unit price: £3.95 (approx. €4.42)

Lemon Balm, 50g Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Lemon Verbena, 50g Unit price: £3.75 (approx. €4.20)

Mate Tea, 50g Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Myrrh Gum, 50g Unit price: £3.99 (approx. €4.47)

Neem leaves, 50g Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Orris Root powder, 50g The root of the Iris Florentina is used as a fixative for pomanders, pot pourries and generally for its violet-scented perfume. Unit price: £2.99 (approx. €3.35)

Patchouli Leaves, 50g These leaves smell like patchouli and are great to leave around in wardrobes or as a room freshner. Unit price: £3.99 (approx. €4.47)

Pennyroyal, 50g Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Peppermint organic, 50g Unit price: £2.45 (approx. €2.74)

Raspberry Leaves, 50g Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Red Sage, 50g Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Rooibosh Tea, 50g Unit price: £1.95 (approx. €2.18)

Sandalwood Chips Red, 50g Decorative, and great smell Unit price: £3.95 (approx. €4.42)

Senna Pods, 35g Unit price: £1.85 (approx. €2.07)

St. Johns Wort, 50g Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Valerian Root, 50g Unit price: £2.99 (approx. €3.35)

Wormwood, cut, 50g Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Aniseeds, green

Try making shortbread flavoured with aniseed: Mix 4 oz butter + 2 oz sugar. Add 6 oz plain flour and 2 tsp aniseeds. Roll the dough out to 1/2" thickness and stamp out biscuits. Chill for 20 mins then bake at 190°/gas 5 for 15-20 mins. Cool on the tray.

Curry Basic mix

Dry roast the spices in a frying pan, cool and grind. Fry onion, ginger and garlig in a little oil. Add the spices, 1 tsp/person, and fry a couple of minutes. Add meat or vegetables and stock. Bring to the boil, lower heat and cook until the meat or veg are tender. Check seasoning - you may want to add salt. Serve with rice.

Nutmegs, ground

Great to add to cakes and biscuits. Try it with vegetables such as spinach and cauliflower and in lentil soup.

Mexican Quesadilla seasoning

Season your meat or re-fried beans with this spice mix. Pile on to tortilla breads, add grated cheese, top with a second bread and fry in oil. Delicious!!