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 Travel97: Journey to Yesterday
The Spice Islands were once the most sought-after palm specks in the world, the mysterious source of nutmeg and cloves, their location unknown to all but a secretive group of Arab and Chinese traders.
By the Middle Ages, Chinese and Arab merchants were shipping crates of spice to the West at enormous markups.
Four years ago, I discovered on the Kai Islands what must be the world's most beautiful beach: a virginal stretch of sand fine as flour, as wide as a football field and framed by sapphire waters and 60-foot palms straight out of the paradise manual.
www.sptimes.com /Travel97/10198/Journey_to_Yesterday.html

  
 Five-spice powder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It incorporates the five basic flavours of Chinese cooking — sweet, sour, bitter, pungent, and salty.
Five-spice powder (五香粉, wǔxiāngfěn in hanyu pinyin) is a convenient seasoning for Chinese cuisine, particularly Cantonese cuisine.
A versatile seasoned salt can be easily made by stir-frying common salt with five spice powder under low heat in a dry pan until the spice and salt are well mixed.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Five-spice_powder   (276 words)

  
 Classic Spice Blends: Five Spice Powder
The five basics for Chinese cooking are blended into Chinese Five Spice Powder-sweet, sour, bitter, pungent and salty.
Five spice powder has a unique flavor and should be used in small amounts.
For a unique burger or meatloaf add some five spice powder to the meat before cooking and serve it with a sweet and sour or plum sauce.
seedsofknowledge.com /fivespice.html   (684 words)

  
 Welcome to the Spices Etc. web site! Here you'll find both common and unusual herbs, spices, seasonings and other quality cooking ingredients you'll come to expect from Spices Etc.
CHINESE 5-SPICE Chinese 5-spice powder is an aromatic spice mixture used widely in China and o...
JAMAICAN JERK SPICE An all purpose Jamaican "Jerk" style seasoning.
AMERICAN DREAM SPICE American Dream spice is similar to Beau Monde(trademark); use to celery salt, bu...
www.spicesetc.com /ShowView/category/s/5   (810 words)

  
 Herbs And Spice
We are a Spice and herbs manufacturer located in south of China where most of famous Chinese spice grow in, such like Chinese ginger...
Spice Place Sells a selection of herbs and spices from McCormick Spices, Durkee, and Tones Brothers in foods ervice value packages.
Herbs and Spice Overview There are many valueadded opportunities in the herb and spice industry.
www.herbs-area.com /herbs-and-spice_5.html   (1103 words)

  
 Spices from The Spice House - Chinese Five Spice - Chinese Five Spice Powder
Chinese Five Spice Powder is on teh top our list for its delightful combination of taste elements.
Spices from The Spice House - Chinese Five Spice - Chinese Five Spice Powder
Gently hand mixed from China Tung Hing cinnamon, powdered cassia buds, powdered star anise and anise seed, China No. 1 ginger and ground cloves.
www.thespicehouse.com /product/product_92_description.php   (196 words)

  
 Five Spice Powder - Glossary from Hormel Foods
A blend of five different spices that are commonly used as a seasoning in Asian food preparation, most specifically Chinese and Vietnamese foods.
This seasoning, which is also known as Chinese five-spice powder, is available in Asian markets and well-stocked supermarkets.
The powder is made with equal parts of ground cloves, star anise, fennel seeds, cinnamon, and Szechuan peppercorns.
www.hormel.com /kitchen/glossary.asp?id=33304&catitemid=   (128 words)

  
 Vitamin - Herb Dictionary
Cross references of names of herbs in Chinese pinyin and in Latin botanical or zoological names. Search by alphabetical order of index of pinyin or of Latin or by number of strokes of Traditional Chinese characters. Links to full description of uses, characteristics, chemical ingredients,formulas and pictures of herbs commonly used.
Your encyclopedia of Chinese herbs (guide with common and botanical names), vitamins, minerals and supplements with history of herbal uses. Angel postcards.
If you've ever wondered how to use a particular spice or wanted to know the name of a spice in English or Hebrew the Tavlinon© is the perfect e-book for you.
www.vitaminwebs.com /herbdictionary   (128 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - Dictionary - five-spice powder
Chinese spice: a Chinese mixed spice consisting of star anise, Sichuan pepper, cinnamon, fennel, and cloves
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ca.encarta.msn.com /dictionary_1861690451/five-spice_powder.html   (54 words)

  
 Maniac Chef Spice Blends, Spice Rubs, and Herb Spice Blends
Chinese Five Spice: Contains the traditional 5 spices and is Killer with sweet and savory Asian foods.
Berber Spice: A North African blend for Grilled, Roasted, and Braised lamb.
Curry has turmeric and other spices which need longer cooking in order not to impart a bitter taste.
www.cyberspacegrill.com /spices/blending.html   (514 words)

  
 Herbie's Spices: The Ultimate Spice Experience
Panch Phora is a special blend of five seed spices, said to be of Bengali origin, a five spice blend that should not be confused with Chinese Five Spice Powder.
Six spice blends (Satay, Mexican, Berbere, Seafood Masala, Lamb Roast and Tigers spice blends) with recipes for to make Al Fresco dining a breeze: Chicken Satay Skewers, Warm Spiced Lamb Salad, Mexican Corn, South Indian Fish Fillets, Field Mushrooms with Berbere, and Crispy Kumera.
Six premium grade spices and unique spice blends (Balmain & Rozelle Spice, Chermoula Spice Mix, Curry Leaves, Garam Masala, Smokey BBQ Spice and Greek Seasoning) are in this kit specially designed for barbecues.
www.herbies.com.au   (823 words)

  
 Maluku Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The islands were also historically known as the "Spice Islands" by the Chinese and Europeans, but this term has also been applied to other islands.
Although cultures varied across this dispersed group of islands, there is a sense in which the Moluccas were a cosmopolitan society, in that traders from across the region took residence in Moluccan settlements, or in nearby enclaves, to conduct spice business.
Its capital is Ternate, on a small island to the west of the large island of Halmahera.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Moluccas   (823 words)

  
 The Spice Routes
Spices from southern China and both mainland and insular Southeast Asia were brought by Austronesian merchants whom he associates with the people known to the Chinese by the names Kunlun and Po-sse.
An important factor in ascertaining the old spice routes from Southeast Asia is the trail of cloves from Maluku and the southern Philippines north to South China and Indochina and then south again along the coast to the Strait of Malacca.
At various periods in history, spices have been as valuable as gold and silver.
asiapacificuniverse.com /pkm/spiceroutes.htm   (823 words)

  
 Allrecipes Recipe Index: Chinese
A tangy sauce of tomatoes, honey, soy, Worcestershire and Chinese five spice powder is cooked with sauteed onions, leeks and carrots.
A batter of rice flour is steamed with dried shrimp and mushrooms, Chinese sausages, shredded turnips, spices and a hint of ginger.
Chinese wheat noodles are double cooked, first in water until al dente and then mounded in a frying pan until crisp and brown.
allrecipes.com /directory/851.asp   (2641 words)

  
 Ghosts of the Spice Trade
Cochin's greatest Ghosts of the Spice Trade lined with Chinese fishing nets said to have been introduced by traders from the court of Kublai Khan.
The heart of the spice trade is down a maze of labyrinthine alleys just south of Fort Cochin, leading to the nearly extinct neighborhood that is today the home of the last aging members of the town's Jewish community.
It is hard to believe that this overgrown village of dusty roads, colonial mansions and ancient frangipani trees was once the center of the international spice trade, the cosmopolitan haunt of merchants and traders from China to Arabia.
www.saudades.org /ghostspice.html   (1271 words)

  
 Peter D'Adamo: TYPEBase (Blood Group Diet Food Lookup)
Coriander leaves are also commonly known as cilantro and Chinese parsley.
Coriander leaves are used widely in the cuisines of India, Mexico, the Orient and the Caribbean.
Mention of coriander seeds was found in early Sanskrit writings and the seeds themselves have been discovered in Egyptian tombs dating to 960 b.c.
www.dadamo.com /typebase4/depictor5.pl?10   (307 words)

  
 Coriander is a spice that's also an herb 07/07/04
Coriander has multiple names, including Chinese parsley and cilantro, a Spanish version of the word culantro, which are usually applied only to the leaves.
Its beige seeds are used as an aromatic spice in Europe, Asia, North Africa and the Middle East.
Coriander seed, which resembles white peppercorns, is used whole and ground.
www.thenewsherald.com /stories/070704/lif_20040707075.shtml   (604 words)

  
 JS Online: Spice keeps 'em cumin back for more
Coriander is also known as cilantro and Chinese parsley, with a very sharp aroma, overpowering for many Westerners.
Its seed is a spice that has a softer, sweeter flavor, though you also would be advised to add it in gradual increments until you find the level of intensity appealing.
But for me, herbs and spices have only to be fragrant and/or flavorful to find a place in my cooking.
www.jsonline.com /entree/col/sep03/171059.asp?format=print   (1056 words)

  
 Cilantro, Chinese Parsley, Coriander
The dried fruit or seeds, known as coriander, are used whole or ground as a spice.
Coriander seeds are hard, brownish yellow, spherical (1/8th inch in diameter), ribbed, and form in symmetrical clusters.
Coriander seed can be harvested when the entire plant is dried and crisp but before seed pods break open and scatter seed.
www.rain.org /greennet/docs/exoticveggies/html/cilantro.htm   (815 words)

  
 Medicinal Spices Exhibit - UCLA Biomedical Library: History & Special Collections
The seed of the well-known cilantro or Chinese parsley plant (Coriandrum sativum) is known as coriander, and it is a spice with one of the longest histories of use.
Coriander and cilantro have been advocated for health purposes in folk therapies, and the list of such uses is similar to those for other spices.
Coriander is used in condiments, desserts, liqueurs, perfumes and in candies.
unitproj.library.ucla.edu /biomed/spice/index.cfm?displayID=8   (330 words)

  
 The Observer Magazine Jay Rayner: Chinese whispers
Salt and pepper soft-shell crab was OK if a little greasy, sea-spice seafood was fine, crispy duck rolls were heavy on the pastry, light on the meat, and toffee fruits to finish were only toffee apples which, in my book, is fruit singular.
If I was the cultural attache for the Chinese Embassy I might well sue for defamation.
This time the false hope is a new place on Shaftesbury Avenue called Chinese Experience.
observer.guardian.co.uk /magazine/story/0,11913,1400068,00.html   (937 words)

  
 ColorQ's Color Club: Chinese-West Asians (Chinese+Arab/Persian)
There are many Chinese from former commercial hubs of the Silk Route and the Spice Route who, although no longer identified with a foreign ethnic group, show Semitic or Indo-Iranian traces in their appearance.
Chinese Muslims continued to achieve high ranks in the Qing military, and were sometimes called upon to put down Muslim rebellions.
He was Chinese envoy and commander in chief of 6 great naval expeditions to nations in the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean, as far as the Red Sea.
www.colorq.org /MeltingPot/Asia/ChineseWestAsians.htm   (937 words)

  
 HighIndex - Home: Cooking
Indian, American, Italian, Mexican, Chinese, chicken, vegetarian, desserts, drinks, sauces and Persian recipes, herb and spice index, glossary, webrings, mailing list and forum.
Offers worldwide recipes, menus to order, help with cooking problems, wine selection, reviews and related items.
www.highindex.com /Home/Cooking   (937 words)

  
 Chinese Cuisine - MediterrAsian.com
Chilis and chili pastes are also used to add flavor and pungency to dishes, as is five spice powder made from a fragrant mixture of ground cinnamon, cloves, star anise, Szechwan pepper and fennel.
Vegetables are a fundamental part of Chinese cuisine and are combined to highlight their textures, flavors and colors.
Many of the vegetables used in Chinese cooking are familiar to Westerners such as bell peppers (capsicum), carrots, mushrooms, zucchini, onions, scallions, celery and broccoli.
www.mediterrasian.com /cuisine_of_month_chinese.htm   (665 words)

  
 McCormick - Spice Encyclopedia - Chives
Chives are popular in European and Chinese cuisines and in the seasoning blend fines herbes.
Chives, Allium schoenoprasum, are the reed-like stems of a perennial, bulbous plant of the lily family.
Chives are native to China and Taiwan and are also sourced from California.
www.mccormick.com /content.cfm?id=10075   (665 words)

  
 Spice Pages: Chive (Allium schoenoprasum)
Fresh chives, finely chopped, are frequently sprinkled over soups and vegetable stews, and several sauces, especially such based on egg or yoghurt, greatly profit from chives (see borage for an example).
In quite many languages, chives are denoted as a “grassy” variant of their larger relatives, leek, onion and garlic.
Chives' constituents equal those of the close relatives, onion and garlic.
www.uni-graz.at /~katzer/engl/Alli_sch.html   (665 words)

  
 Fizzyman's Spice Girls Page
Melanie Janine Brown (Mel B - "Scary Spice") aged 21 has great hair, a pierced tongue and a tatoo on her belly (something in chinese!).
This page is all about the spice girls, it goes down to the very last detail there is to know about the spice girls.
Melanie Jayne Chisholm (Mel C - "Sporty Spice") aged 22 is the girl who performed a backflip in the Wannabe video!
user.itl.net /~fizzyman   (316 words)

  
 Asia Times: Vietnam sniffs out niche in spice trade
Meanwhile, several thousand tonnes of star anise - a spice often used in Chinese cooking - are being exported.
But it is the more exotic spices in Vietnam such as cinnamon, star anise and ginger that excited Mark Barnett, director of Pacific Basin Partnership.
He added that Vietnam's cinnamon exports are currently around 2,000 tonnes a year worth US$3.5 million of annual world trade of 45,000 tonnes and that figure will rise.
www.atimes.com /se-asia/AF24Ae02.html   (285 words)

  
 Asia Times: Vietnam sniffs out niche in spice trade
Meanwhile, several thousand tonnes of star anise - a spice often used in Chinese cooking- are being exported.
But it is the more exotic spices in Vietnam such as cinnamon, star anise and ginger that excited Mark Barnett, director of Pacific Basin Partnership.
Asia Times: Vietnam sniffs out niche in spice trade
www.atimes.com /se-asia/AF24Ae02.html   (285 words)

  
 Old Town Chinese Restaurant - Home Made Shanghai Style Cuisine
The beef was cooked well done and had the distinctive flavor of the famous Chinese Five Spice seasoning, which is a pungent blend of cinnamon, cloves, Szechuan peppercorns, star anise and fennel.
It also was blended with baby bamboo shoots, that looked like buttons or mushroom tips...these are not commonly found in Guam's Chinese restaurants, so they were appreciated for their novelty as well as their special flavor and texture.
The first thing you notice when you look at Old Town Chinese Restaurant's Menu is the price, which I felt to be unbelievably affordable, especially for Tumon.
www.guamdiner.com /reviews/review.php?review=111   (912 words)

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