Aromatic spices Sicilian marjoram - "The aromatic ones par excellence" 0000 €2.90 Brief description: The name of the genus comes from the Greek name of the plant "óros" monte and "gános" pleasure, the species uncertain, perhaps from the Latin "amaracus", Greek "amàrakos", meaning odorous plant due to the odor intense and very pleasant that it emanates. Ideal condiment for meat or fish dishes, also excellent in combination with first... Add to basket
Aromatic spices Sicilian laurel - "The aromatic ones par excellence" 0000 €2.90 Brief description: Particularly suitable for flavoring meat dishes (roasts, stews, stews), fish or vegetables, baked potatoes, soups, legumes and more, widely used for the preparation of digestive infusions and herbal teas. Antiseptic, expectorant, digestive, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory. Thanks to its essential oils, laurel is useful in the... Add to basket
Aromatic spices Sicilian Mint - "The aromatic ones par excellence" 0000 €2.90 Short description: The name of the genus comes from the Greek "mínthè" = mint. According to legend, Mintha was a nymph loved by Hades, God of the Underworld. Persephone, wife of Hades, out of jealousy, transformed Mintha into an initially insignificant herb, but later taken by compassion, it gave it the unmistakable aroma that we all know today. excellent... Add to basket
Aromatic spices Sicilian thyme - "The aromatic ones par excellence" 0000 €2.90 Brief description: The genus Thymus probably derives from the Latin “Tymis” or “Thymòsus”, that is, “that has perfume” or from the Greek Thymòs, “soul”; a second hypothesis makes it derive from the Egyptian “tham”, a term referring to a plant that was used for washing the bodies to be embalmed. The branches cut at the base are dried in the shade, in warm,... Add to basket
Aromatic spices Sicilian Chilli - "The aromatic ones par excellence" 0000 €3.90 Brief description: The name Capsicum derives from the Latin term capsule, diminutive of capsa (derived in turn from the Greek) and indicates a container, referring to the shape of the fruit which resembles a box containing the seeds. According to other studies it derives instead, from the Greek kapto or bite, with evident reference to the spicy taste that... Add to basket
Aromatic spices Sicilian sage - "The aromatic ones par excellence" 0000 €3.90 Short description: The name sage derives from the Latin salvus (safe - healthy) and refers to the healing properties of this plant already known since ancient times. Much appreciated as a condiment together with butter in filled fresh pasta (gnocchi, ravioli or tortelli), it is also excellent as an addition to meat dishes, legumes, soups, vegetables and... Add to basket
Aromatic spices Sicilian Rosemary - "The aromatic ones par excellence" 0000 €3.90 Short description: The name derives from the union of two Greek words "rops" which means shrub and "myrinos" which means fragrant. According to some, however, it could come from the Latin, with two alternatives: from "ros marinus", sea dew, or from "rosa maris", pink of the sea because it originally grew spontaneously on the coasts. Ideal spice for... Add to basket
Aromatic spices Sicilian oregano - "The aromatic ones par excellence" 0000 €3.90 Short description: The genus Origanum derives from the Greek oros, mountain, and ganos, splendor, or joy of the mountain, probably due to the scent emanating from the place where the plant grows. Oregano has been known since ancient times in Mediterranean cuisine due to its marked and intense aromatic properties that make it the universal aroma par... Add to basket