Herbs & Spices

Definations:

Herb: The aromatic leaves of herbaceous plants

Spice: The aromatic roots, bark, stems seeds, fruit, and flowers

Summary:
Herbs and Spices are the aromatic roots, bark, stems seeds, fruits, flowers and leaves of herbaceous plants, which for cooking purposes are added to dishes that are to be served raw (flavored mayonaise, marinates, on salads (salt, pepper, ect..)), used as a garnish,  or.. rubbed, steeped or heated to release  the aromatic essential oils of thier culinary uniqueness into a variety of dishes.

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Bouquet Garni - (A Bundle of Herbs)

Chiffonnade: A French Term meaning leafy greens cut into thin ribbons used as a flavoring mixture, a bed for other dishes, or used as a garnish.

To make a chiffonnade
Trim Leafy part from the main vein, roll leaf into a narrow tube, slice into fine strips

Blackening Seasoning