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Australia has a unique biodiversity with its native flora and fauna. Indigenous Australians have foraged this native flora and fauna for nourishment and sustenance for thousands of years. Australian native food is also colloquially known as 'Bush tucker'. It includes kangaroo, emu, crocodile, witchetty grubs, native fruits like Davidson plum, finger lime, quandong or spices like aniseed myrtle, lemon myrtle or native lemongrass. The availability of native bushfood has declined due to seve

Couscous is a kitchen staple in North Africa, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean region. It is made from husked and crushed semolina of Durum wheat or other grains like rice, millet, corn or barley. The national dish of Morocco, it is an expression of love, celebration, happiness and generosity. This blog explores why this humble food has become a go-to dish for so many. While traditional couscous has gluten, Spice Zen's Rice Couscous can be enjoyed even if you have gluten intoleran

Sesame oil, famous as ‘The Queen of Oils’, is highly nourishing and healing. It is desirable for its nutty flavour and aromatics in the culinary world and is a staple cooking oil in Asian cuisine.Sesame oil is made from raw, pressed sesame seeds (white or black sesame seeds) and has culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic uses. Sesame seeds are ancient, domesticated nearly 4.5 millennia ago, and the oldest known oilseeds.Ayurvedic philosophy of combining natural remedies with yoga/ meditation a

With Christmas less than four Sundays away, it is time to set up the Christmas tree, hang up the stockings, and wrap up the presents. As you gear up to spend festive time with your family and loved ones, enjoy good food, gingerbread cookies and indulge in a warm Christmassy glass of mulled wine. You may be wondering how this classic spicy wine drink came about. While many of us enjoy mulled wine, few know where it came from or how it became popular.Classic Mulled wine is a beverage of dry

In a world where most of us want a healthier lifestyle, detoxification, more popularly known as “detox”, is rapidly gaining prominence. You might have come across celebrities, YouTubers, and social media influencers talking about this concept as well. Before we discuss how to detox, let us understand what this trend is all about. Detoxification is a process that cleanses your body from inside by eliminating toxins by either following a specific diet or using products that remove harmful t