What herbs and spices are all about...

Today’s spice shelves make it clear: Journeys to countries far and wide bring an exotic variety into our kitchens and increase the culinary demands of hobby cooks and gourmets.

Pizza, nasi goreng, Mexican tortillas – what would they taste like without the right spices! Even traditional style cooking can’t do without tasty herbs and spices.
Red cabbage enhanced with bay leaves and served with Thuringian sausages spiced with marjoram, and mustard – now if that doesn’t make your mouth water!

Not only do herbs and spices enhance the taste of food, they are also very healthy.

All those who enjoy eating well-spiced tasty food will find tips and ideas on the correct way to use herbs and spices, how to store them, and their storage life in the following chapters.