February’s Library Reads Selections

Spice Club – February 2026 – Allspice

February 3, 2026

Allspice comes from the pepper plant Pimenta dioica, a member of the myrtle family that grows as a shrub or tree and produces aromatic berries. The berries are harvested unripe, then sun-dried, and sold whole [...]
Spice Club – November 2025 – Tarragon

November 4, 2025

Tarragon is a fragrant herb with a slightly sweet, anise-like flavor and a hint of bitterness. You’ll find it fresh, dried, or infused in vinegars and oils. Its delicate taste makes it a favorite in [...]
Spice Club – October 2025 – Ground Sage

October 21, 2025

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a perennial herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae), related to basil, rosemary, oregano, and lavender. Native to the Mediterranean, it is now grown worldwide. The plant is a small evergreen shrub [...]
Spice Club – September 2025 – Chili Powder

September 6, 2025

Chili powder is a blend of ground dried chilies and spices like cumin, garlic powder, oregano, and paprika, though in some countries it refers only to pure ground chilies. With a smoky, earthy, mildly spicy [...]
Spice Club – August 2025 – Turmeric

August 28, 2025

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a vibrant yellow-orange spice derived from the root of a plant in the ginger family. Known for its warm, earthy, and slightly bitter flavor, it’s used both fresh and dried, often [...]