Happy National Herbs and Spices Day, and National Iced Tea Day !! (today, June 10th)

June is the national month for foods such as Dairy, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, and Seafood. There are a bunch of national food days this month including: National Egg Day (3rd), National Cheese Day (4th), National Donut Day (3rd) and National Lobster Day (15th), as well as National Herbs and Spices Day on June 10th.

So, what better time than now to highlight, again, all herbs and spices as the .........

THE SPICE OF LIFE - All Herbs and Spices

The most novice of bakers knows to flavor an apple pie with cinnamon, or a pound cake with vanilla or lemon extract.

However, the real fun begins with trying something new, or different. You may not want to experiment with guests at your dinner table. But, when you can, go ahead and … Step out of your normal routine. Awaken your palate. Try different herbs or spices in your favorite dishes. You’ll be surprised by all the delicious flavors you and your family have been missing all this time.
Here are a few herbs and spices for several common foods like chicken. Below are suggestions for this month’s highlighted foods.

Also, there are more extensive lists of seasoning suggestions given on the page of each spice or herb featured on WikiSpices.com. Learning to cook every day with herbs and spices will help you and your family enjoy June 17th’s National Eat All Your Veggies Day!

Fish (June is National Seafood Month)

Bay Leaf, Bouquet Garni, Chives, Cumin, Dill, Fennel, Fines Herbes, Garlic, Ginger, Green Peppercorns, Lemon, Marjoram, Oregano, Paprika, Parsley, Pink Peppercorns, Rosemary, Saffron, Shallots, Tarragon, Thyme, Wasabi (sushi, sashimi)

Seafood (shellfish) (June is National Seafood Month)

Chervil, Cumin, Curry Powder, Dill, Fennel, Fines Herbes, Garlic, Ginger, Lemon Zest, Paprika, Parsley, Saffron, Savory, Tarragon, Thyme

Vegetables (June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month)

Basil, Bay Leaf, Caraway Seed, Chervil, Chives, Coriander, Cumin, Fennel, Fenugreek, Fines Herbes, Garlic, Ginger, Mace, Marjoram, Nutmeg, Oregano, Parsley, Savory, Sesame Seeds

MONTHLY EVENTS

Cheese, Dairy, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, Papaya, and Seafood

Some of our Favorite National Food Days in June Include:

June 1st - National Donut Day (first Friday in June)

June 3rd - National Egg Day

June 4th - National Cheese Day

June 5th - National Gingerbread Day

June 7th - National Chocolate Ice Cream Day

June 10th - National Herbs and Spices Day

June 10th - National Iced Tea Day

June 11th - National German Chocolate Cake Day

June 12th - National Peanut Butter Cookie Day

June 14th - National Strawberry Shortcake Day

June 15th - National Lobster Day

June 17th - Eat All Your Veggies Day

June 20th - National Vanilla Milkshake Day

June 25th - National Catfish Day

June 30th - National Ice Cream Soda Day

SPICY TIDBITS

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MERCHANTS & RETAILERS:

Atlantic Spice Company - atlanticspice.com

Durkee® - durkee.com

McCormick® - mccormick.com

Milford Spice Company - milfordspice.com

Penzeys Spices - penzeys.com

Savory Spice Shop - savoryspiceshop.com

Spice Islands® - spiceislands.com

The Spice House - thespicehouse.com

Spice Accessories Websites:

Bottles, Containers & Jars:

Bottle Store - www.bottlestore.com

eBottles.com - www.ebottles.com

SKS Bottle & Packaging, Inc. - www.sks-bottle.com

Labels:

Online Labels - www.onlinelabels.com

Spice Racks:

Tubular Spices - www.tubularspices.com/Spice_Racks.asp

Spice Rack Source - www.spiceracksource.com/all-spice-racks/

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