Cubeb berries are cultivated for their oil and fruit and one can use them in curries (Photo: Shutterstock) Now this little spice is the unripe fruit of a plant of the pepper family. The berries have a ...

Cubebs have been used for centuries to add flavor to everything from gin to beef to fruit. Here, the author gives five reasons why they're worth a taste. 1.) It's a Cool Thing to Be Searching So Long ...

Sift the flour into a large bowl and mix in the salt, sugar and ground peppercorns. Add the butter and knead until smooth. Pre-heat the oven to 150C/gas mark 2. Roll out the dough on a floured surface ...

In ancient times the origins of cinnamon were a mystery to the Western world, and Arab merchants wanted to keep it that way. To keep prices high, they spun an elaborate tale, claiming that giant birds ...