by Thottam Farm Fresh | Oct 15, 2020 | Blog
What Is White Pepper? White pepper, like black pepper, is a spice produced from the dried fruit of Piper nigrum vines (the pepper plant). Despite similar origins, black pepper and white pepper are very different in their flavor, primarily because of the differences in...
by Thottam Farm Fresh | Oct 15, 2020 | Blog
Spices and flavors go hand in hand. In particular, the types of flavor notes in spices used in Indian meals result in a taste experience involves all five senses – sight, smell, taste, touch and sound. When we first engage with food, we are mostly concerned with sight...
by Thottam Farm Fresh | Oct 15, 2020 | Blog
In order for us to garner a good understanding of the ways in which dishes around the world use spices, a good first step might just be to learn spices name in various languages – i.e. spices in Tamil, spices in Hindi, spices in Malayalam, spices in English. Here’s a...
by Thottam Farm Fresh | Oct 15, 2020 | Blog
For centuries, honey has been used as both a medicinal tool and a delicious cooking ingredient (it’s a healthy substitute to sugar). Let’s take a look at the many health benefits of honey, some of which you might not have known about! 1. Abundance Of Antioxidants ...
by Thottam Farm Fresh | Oct 15, 2020 | Blog
Food is undoubtedly one of the greatest forms of art! When you think of it, the merging of several raw ingredients to form a delectable and irresistible dish is pure art. India’s diverse culture makes it impossible for you to choose from a vast array of so many...