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  Pepper is the common name for black pepper, a spice that comes from a flowering vine of the family Piperaceae. The fruit is a small drupe that is about 5 mm across and contains one seed, known as the peppercorn. It is used in cooking, beverages, and in baking. The flower is fragrant and […]

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17

Oct

An Introduction to Pepper Varieties

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If you are looking for a good ingredient for chili, consider adding “pepper” to the list. This spicy and aromatic ingredient is a major component of a number of world famous chili recipes. Not only is it used to add taste and heat to foods, but it has also been proven to have certain medicinal […]

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Pepper is a Latin word meaning “hot, red or black.” Depending on the variety of pepper, it may have various names such as Cayenne, annatto, capicola, jalapeno, peppermint and Serrano. Each pepper has its own distinctive set of characteristics. Hot: Most commonly found in South America, hot peppers are classified into four: red chilies, black […]

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07

Apr

Cooking With Spice

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Description: The botanical name for pepper is Solanaceae and scientifically it is the hottest spice in the world, with over 500 different varieties. Black pepper, also known as coriander, is a large flowering perennial vine in the mint family Piperaceae, grown primarily for the fruit, called a pepper, which is typically harvested and consumed as […]

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07

Feb

Cooking With the Ultimate Spices

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What’s so great about chilies? If you’ve ever been unfortunate enough to eat a stomach burning chili pepper, then you know what I’m talking about. The pungent spiciness of these peppers are enough to turn your tongue to water and your throat to cough as if there’s a fire burning inside you. Luckily, not only […]

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