May’s Library Reads Selections

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 [...]
Spice Club – July 2025 – Smoked Paprika

July 7, 2025

Paprika comes from dried and ground peppers (Capsicum annuum), native to Mexico and Central America. It was introduced to Europe in the 16th century via Spanish and Portuguese invaders. Spain and Hungary became major paprika [...]
Spice Club – June 2025 – Ginger

June 2, 2025

Ginger, a flowering plant native to Southeast Asia, is widely known for its spicy, slightly sweet flavor and warming properties. Scientifically known as Zingiber officinale, it has been used for thousands of years in culinary [...]