Herbs and Spices

What spice gets its name from the French word meaning nail?

• Nutmeg

• Mace

• Cloves

• Cumin

The condiment mustard is best associated with which French city?

• Paris

• Dijon

• Marseille

• Lyon

The name of which herb comes from the Greek for 'dragon'?

• Tarragon

• Fennel

• Chives

• Chervil

Long a symbol of rememberance, the name of this herb comes from a Latin word for 'sea dew.'

• Bergamot

• Stevia

• Aloe Vera

• Rosemary

The name of this spice comes from the Sanskrit word 'sinabera' meaning 'shaped like a horn' because of its resemblance to an antler.

• Allspice

• Cassia

• Ginger

• Cinnamon

Gave its name to a famous phrase in the The Thousand and One Nights, which refers to the seed's ability to pop at the slightest touch when ripe. Open...

• Juniper

• Sesame

• Poppy seed

• Yarrow

This herb belongs to the mint family. Romans used this as a seasoning even before they used pepper. Synonym for 'tasty.'

• Lemon Mint

• Oregano

• Savory

• Cilantro

It's a key herb in Mediterranean cooking and was called 'the king of herbs' by the Greeks; key ingredient of pesto sauce.

• Basil

• Mint

• Thyme

• Sage

The herb that gives pizza its characteristic flavor.

• Oregano

• Basil

• Mixed Herbs

• Purslane

Its taste and aroma remind many people of a mix of cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. It's name sounds like its a mix of everything.

• Cayenne Pepper

• Paprika

• Allspice

• Fivespice