The marketing term “superfood” is overblown and overused these days, but stinging nettles (Urtica dioica) may actually be worthy of the title. Besides being delicious, they boast an impressive nutrition profile, full of vitamins and antioxidants, as well as an exceptionally high mineral content. You’re probably familiar with the benefits of nettle leaves, but did …
It’s no secret that we love our herbs and spices here at Huckleberry Mountain Botanicals – the more exotic, the better! With a handful of herbs and a little creativity, it’s easy to create a fragrant and robust blend. Our Moroccan seasoning blend uses some of Morocco’s most important spices, and will lend an exotic …
In many warmer countries, before refrigeration, preserving meat was challenging. The use of spices was a common way to cure and dry meats for extended storage. Why add spices to your food? Adding herbs and spices to food serves several purposes. It: enhances the absorption of nutrients improves digestion increases the nutritional value of food …
