Freeze-dried raspberry bits are used in this intense dessert-enhancer for a sweet yet tart taste and colour. Mix in icing, glaze or cream. Sprinkle to decorate cupcakes, cakes, macaroons, ice cream and confectionery.
Caraway has been a staple spice in the European kitchen for several thousands of years, and with the new Nordic cuisine movement, this bittersweet spice has its renaissance. The closed-umbrella shaped, nutty seeds can be found growing wild in Denmark and are now immensely popular in bread, cheese, meat and vegetable dishes.
It has a slight taste of liquorice and can be used in many dishes and in combination with various spices.
Star anise is unsurpassed in soups, for chicken, in rice, for stews and in sweet dishes.