
Written by Brittany Russell An aromatic spice with a distinctive bitter flavor and strong, warm aroma due to its abundant oil content, cumin is the small dried fruit of an annual plant in the parsley family. Superstition during the Middle Ages cited that cumin kept chickens and lovers from wandering. It was also believed that a happy life awaited the bride and groom who carried cumin seed throughout the wedding ceremony. Today, cumin is a wonderful component in a variety of cooking and … [Read more...]




