101 Cooking Recipes, Tips, Asian, Desserts, Food Photo Blog

101 Cooking Recipes, Tips, Asian, Desserts, Food Photo Blog

What is Star Anise ?

Star Anise is one of the ingredients in five spice powder. Star anise is frequently used in Chinese and Southeast Asian cooking. It is a dark brown, star-shaped, dried spice consisting of eight pods. Star anise adds a licorice taste to foods, and it is often added to the dish whole and removed just before [...]

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What is Asafoetida Powder

Asafoetida Powder is formed from the sap of the plant. It produces a subtle, oniony flavor when stirred into sauces. Store in an airtight container and use only in small quantities. Share on Facebook var button = document.getElementById(‘facebook_share_link_258′) || document.getElementById(‘facebook_share_icon_258′) || document.getElementById(‘facebook_share_both_258′) || document.getElementById(‘facebook_share_button_258′); if (button) { button.onclick = function(e) { var url = this.href.replace(/share\.php/, [...]

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Yarrow – May treat liver and gastric disorders …

Yarrow – This is a very popular herbal remedy. It is anti-inflammatory, astringent, diaphoretic, and carminative. Specifically good for internal hemorrhages, and in the treatment of bleeding piles. It has been used to treat liver and gastric disorders. It is claimed that washing in a decoction of yarrow prevents baldness (though it will not cure [...]

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