Savory grows in many varieties, but the Greeks use a strong infusion of the sub-species, Satureja thymbra, to clean wine barrels each fall in preparation for the new vintage. Since savory hails from Southern European and Mediterranean regions, people there have been using savory in winemaking for centuries. Colonists brought this plant to America, where…
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It’s Saturday, you have a nagging toothache, and your dentist’s office is closed. According to your ancient ancestors, one of the most effective remedies for a tooth ache can be found in your spice cabinet – the clove! The essential oil eugenol found in clove buds acts as a local anesthetic and antiseptic giving temporary…
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It’s National Taco Day. The guacamole is made, the onion are diced, the lettuce is shredded, and we are ready for taco! We take tacos very seriously at A.C. Legg. Our resident chef has some good tips for making sure your National Taco Day is as delicious as it sounds. According to our chef, if…
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It’s Friday, what’s for dinner? If you are having a hard time deciding, can we suggest Fajita Friday? Fajitas rely on the whole or sliced piece of meat to make them a handheld delicacy. Our chef recommends using chicken, steak, or shrimp. If using a chicken breast don’t overcook or you will dry out your…
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If you haven’t already, it’s about time you tried thyme! Greeks burned thyme as an incense in sacred temples, while medieval women recognized it as a symbol of bravery and made scarves for knights to wear. Hailing from the mint family, Thymus vulgaris is the most common variety and contributes a subtle, warm flavor to…
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Who is manning the grill today? Is there always a fight for the last bratwurst at your BBQ? If you are using our Premium Bratwurst Sausage Seasoning, Blend 170, we can tell you why! It’s the delicious combination of sweet and warm spices, including nutmeg, that makes this traditional sausage, with roots from Wisconsin, a…
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It’s only fitting that during the dog days of summer and on National Dog Day we celebrate the most famous dog, the hot dog! National Hot Dog Day is always the third Wednesday in July which makes sense if you think about it, summertime is grilling time. Hot dogs are everywhere during the summer. Backyard…
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These days, pizza comes in many forms – veggie, meat-lovers, dessert, plain cheese – but with the help of one simple ingredient, it has become a staple of American cuisine. That ingredient is oregano, whose history is just about as rich as its flavor. After World Was II ended, American soldiers returned from tours in…
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From the Eastern Coast of the Adriatic Sea, through the Port of Elizabeth in New York, Dalmation Sage makes its way to A.C. Legg. Upon arrival in 50 Kilo (110 pound) bales, our in-house staff starts the process of converting this aromatic herb into a uniquely superior food ingredient. The Purchasing Department reconciles the orders,…
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Do you know what popular spice has been abbreviated to a commonly used word that means energy and sprightliness? We’ll wait while you think about it. On our #journeyto100 our salesmen had to take a spice quiz that asked them this exact answer. Imagine that as part of your interview or first day training!…
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