herbs and spices are the essence of Life, balancing flavours from everyday ingredients and elevating them to a whole new flavour profile, while promoting wellness.
They are a culinary minefield. You want your dish to be bursting with flavour, but a sprinkle of the wrong spice can ruin the flavour. However, there are so many ways to get creative with them and add zest to any meal. They increase the complexity of flavour of a meal, but also complement or play counterpoint to flavours that are already present. They contribute richness to food without adding any calories, fat, sugar or salt, making a meal more interesting. Herbs and spices are also packed with health benefits. There are spices that have multiple properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral.
My family is Middle Eastern-Chinese-Australian, and I grew up eating food cooked by my mum and my grandmother, so I knew just how exciting the flavours and dishes of my own heritage could be.
Herbs and spices have captured my attention as long as I can remember. I frequently experiment with a new spice or spice blend. Instead of getting caught up in the
