Tag: North American Ingredients
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Common Name: Mountain Sorrel An alternate name is Arctic Sorrel. Scientific Name: Oxyria digyna The scientific name “Oxyria” comes from the Greek word “oxys”, meaning “sharp” or “acidic”, a reference to its sour taste. Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing ingredient archive and will be expanded as new sources are…
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Common Name: California Bay Scientific Name: Umbellularia californica Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing ingredient archive and will be expanded as new sources are examined. History: As the name suggests, California bay is native to California and parts of southern Oregon. When Spanish explorers reached California in the 18th century, they…
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Born of Indigenous ingenuity, nurtured through colonial necessity, and cherished as a comfort food and culinary luxury, maple syrup carries centuries of tradition in every drop.
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Whether purchased pre-mixed or homemade, pumpkin pie spice remains a beloved symbol of autumn worldwide.
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Common Name: Labrador Tea Alternative names are Hudson Bay Tea, Indian Tea, Marsh Tea, Wild Rosemary, Greenland Tea, Muskeg Tea, and Bog Labrador Tea. Scientific Name: Rhododendron groenlandicum, R. tomentosum, and R. neoglandulosum (regional variants) Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing ingredient archive and will be expanded as new sources…