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Hometown of vanilla! Italian spice

Italian food is characterized by the use of fresh herbs, and basil is one of the most commonly used herbs. There are different varieties of basil: green, red and purple, each of which has a refreshing sweetness. Compared with the nine-story pagoda in Taiwan Province Province, it tastes softer and fresher.

The Mediterranean coast is called "the hometown of vanilla". In Italy, "vanilla" has been widely used in cooking since ancient times. The difference is that the spices used in Italy are mostly fresh herbs, not dried ones. Fresh herbs taste stronger than dry ones. Herbs such as basil, thyme, rosemary, dill and Italian parsley are all indispensable supporting roles in traditional Italian cuisine, which can best show the finishing touch of herbs.

Special spice

Italy is a country where herbs can be found everywhere, because there are fresh and rich herbs everywhere, such as basil, rosemary and thyme, which are common spices in Italian cuisine.

Basil: It's slightly sweet. It smells like the nine-story tower in Taiwan Province Province, but it smells much milder. The main ingredients used in green sauce.

Oregon: Also known as oregano and pizza grass. Originated from slopes, grasslands and roadsides along the Mediterranean coast of Europe. Cooking is often accompanied by tomatoes and cheese. Oregano and basil are two main ingredients that give Italian food a unique flavor.

Mint: It has a special cool fragrance and is used to prepare sauces and decorate desserts.