Spice Appreciation at Essential Newcastle

Spice Appreciation – an introduction to spices with Ian ‘Herbie’ Hemphill

Join spice guru Ian ‘Herbie’ Hemphill (the man behind the famous Herbie’s Spices) on a comprehensive introduction to spices that really needs no introduction at all! In this two-hour session Herbie will navigate through the exotic waters of the history of the spice trade.

You will learn about many different spices, their origins, how they are processed and traded and most importantly, Herbie will de-mystify their flavours so you will feel comfortable using them in everyday cooking.

This demonstration class is a must for anyone wanting to incorporate the magical world of spices into their daily cooking life.