Spice kits will be available for pickup on Tuesday, January 14.
Do you love to cook?
Do you like to try new flavors and recipes? Or maybe you are in a cooking rut and don’t know how to start expanding your cooking repertoire. Let us help you get spicy in the kitchen. Your kit includes a pre-measured packet of ground cumin and a few recipes.
What is cumin?
Cumin is an aromatic spice made from the dried seed of the Cuminum cyminum plant which is a member of the parsley family and native to the Mediterranean, Northern Egypt, Iran, and India. Cumin has been popular since the dawn of written history and is mentioned in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. Cumin is available as both whole seeds and ground powder and both are used in recipes. Cumin powder has a lighter flavor than cumin seeds which tends to have a more pronounced and concentrated flavor. Research has confirmed cumin has health benefits such as promoting digestion and reducing food-borne infections. It also suggests some lesser-known benefits like promoting weight loss and improving blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
Easy ways to add cumin to your diet.
Rich and hearty, earthy and warm, with an edge of citrus, cumin adds instant depth to any dish. Using ground cumin with other spices can highlight different flavor qualities. It is an essential component in several spice blends including curry powder, garam masala and baharat. Its robust flavor makes it perfect for meat and vegetable marinades. So, add it to burger patties, blend it with butter as a baste for vegetables or make a spicy-sweet rub by blending it with coriander, ginger, and garlic. For a simple flavor boost, use it as a garnish sprinkled over hummus
