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Herbie takes you on a tour of one of the biggest chilli markets in the world.

Herbie visited South India in 1997 and took this video of a traditional cardamom auction. The open outcry method you see here no longer exists, however the traditional farming methods remain.

In 1997 Herbie and Liz spent a month in South India and recorded some fascinating pepper information.

Some of the coldest July days in years, so we’ve come up with these quick and easy soup ideas Harissa Red Lentil Soup Serves 2 1 onion, finely sliced 1 cup red lentils 3 cups chicken stock 1 potato, peeled and chopped 2 tsp Harissa spice mix 1 Tbs coriander leaves, picked Saute onion and potato in a little oil in a medium-sized saucepan. When

Where do our own Australian native herbs and spices fit into what is considered to be Australian Cuisine? European migration, especially post World War two when we were introduced to Mediterranean flavours, had a profound effect on eating habits. This was followed by Chinese, Southeast Asian, Indian and Middle Eastern influences, and it is widely acknowledged that these laid the groundwork for what is

Spices – To Roast or Not to Roast? That is the Question! Roasting spices; do I have to roast my spices before using them? Some cooks may incorrectly tell you that roasting spices brings out the flavour. Roasting spices changes the flavour. In the same way that a slice of toast tastes different from a slice of bread, a roasted spice tastes different from

Reducing Your Calorie Intake with a Touch of Spice In response to a number of Herbie’s Spices customers opting for healthier food choices, including those that are lower in calories, Kate Hemphill, daughter of Ian “Herbie’’ Hemphill and recipe contributor to the Spice & Herb Bible, has created a new selection of low calorie recipes. Ian’s wife Liz has worked her magic into a

In this episode of Herbie’s TV, Herbie talks about Saffron, and shows you how to identify fake saffron. Order Saffron From Herbies Shop Saffron Iranian Whole & Broken Saffron Kashmiri Whole Stigma

Australian native herbs and spices are become more popular as cooks learn how to use them. In this video, Herbie talks about the lemon myrtle tree and how to use the leaves effectively in your everyday cooking. Hope you enjoy this video. Products in this Video Lemon Myrtle Leaf Whole Lemon Myrtle Leaf Ground

In this episode of Herbie’s TV, Herbie talks about the Bay Tree, and how to use your Bay Leaves in cooking. Order Bay Leaves From Herbies Shop Bay Leaves Ground 20g Whole Bay Leaves (Turkish) 7g Whole Bay Leaves Premium Grade 3g Indian Bay Leaves (“Tejpat”) 2g Bay Seasoning

In this webisode, Herbie talks about Lime Leaves, and how they can be used in cooking Products discussed in this videos from Herbies shop Lime Leaf Granules Lime Leaves Kaffir Whole

Frequently customers ask which of our spice blends contain no added salt. When you click on the name of any item in the catalogue pages, you will see a complete description and an ingredient listing if applicable. Below is a list of our herb and spice blends that contain no added salt. Click on an item to visit the product on our website. Baharat

By Ian Hemphill with recipes by Kate Hemphill The Spice & Herb Bible third edition in hard cover is the master work from Australia’s premier spice expert, Ian (Herbie) Hemphill. In 2007 The Spice & Herb Bible second edition was joint winner of the award for Best Reference Book at the IACP (International Association of Culinary Professionals) Cookbook Awards in Chicago. Ian ‘Herbie’ Hemphill is an