Master SPICES & HERBS (antioxidant powerhouses!) 🌶️🌿

[@PickUpLimes]

📲 Pssst... our Pick Up Limes app is now out (1-week free trial!): bit.ly/PUL_app 🌶 Oooh and try our homemade spice mixes! One spoonful adds instant flavour to your dishes: 🌱 Italian seasoning: bit.ly/Italian_spice_mix 🌱 Mexican spice mix: bit.ly/mexican_inspired_spice_mix 🌱 Tikka masala: bit.ly/tikka_masala_spice_mix 🌱 Za'atar: bit.ly/homemade_zaatar 🌱 Ranch mix: bit.ly/ranch_mix

[@FlamingBasketballClub]

Have you considered going on Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg and EconTalk podcast as a future guest?

[@irenelopezmartin2246]

Ranch mix is the best 😍

[@KarinaLangston]

I use onion powder, garlic powder, tumeric, oregano, ginger, rosemary, pink Himalayan salt, black pepper, thyme, paprika and my daughters grilled chicken with avocado oil or olive oil to help with her cerebral palsy. To help with her inflammation.

[@edwardcullen3251]

Who paid for your braces? You've got veneers?

[@Ernecio06]

Hello! What you said about "toasting" the spices it is truth. My grandmother noticed the difference in the taste of the food when the garlic, oregano and salt were not light fried in oil. We called it "sofreír" in Spanish, and let me tell you, it does make a difference in the smell, taste and even the presentation of the dish. Thanks for sharing all this information!

[@Sumukhee12]

I'm a South Indian and we love our spices and use them extensively in almost every single meal. Yet I stopped by this video because it is so calming to just watch your videos and there's a fresh perspective to every single topic you speak about 😊

[@just_sadhana]

Same here. I have and use a whole bunch of spices as a South Indian married to North Indian but came here to listen to Sadia's calming voice and explanations. Always love learning why we do what we do. Like why do we use cumin first with oil and cumin powder later in the dish. Great video Sadia, thank you.

[@srushtishukla9917]

Yep we indians love our spices😍

[@ssamiksha9911]

Samee here!

[@abhilashmishra3601]

Or maybe to accidentally learn something too hehe

[@bhavanithillai]

Me too 🎉

[@snehamule1765]

In India , in every household, you will find these different spices ,we made them in summer to use for that whole year .We Indians can't live without them.

[@90ATaylor]

Thank you so much for another beautiful video, Sadia. The free download is brilliant - I'm really interested in the benefits of different herbs and spices and this is a great starting point to help with adding them to dishes. Thank you so much for creating this great content. My favourite is always the bloopers at the end though! God bless

[@danielaarienti9511]

Hi! As an Italian I use spices on a daily bases. I have many but the ones that can't be missing in our kitchen are: oregano, basil (better if fresh), hot pepper, parsley,, rosmary, cinnamon and nutmeg

[@rnour7049]

I didn’t know this was what I needed 🤩

[@lisanyugenhascancer6332]

I have started to use less spice now bc I get tummy ache. I got some spices from my American folks nutritional yeast, tajin, Mexican seasoning and lemon pepper seasoning. They are tasty but not healthy at all

[@AnnaBell033]

Beautiful 😊

[@prenampriya7019]

We indian love spices

[@RodolpheMaurel]

Amazing video

[@tiffanyhuang1749]

Do we need to rinse the whole spices before cooking?

[@ON-YT]

0:17 The music from NEO mapped

[@samanthaaiello]

This video is a work of art! Absolutely stunning and informative

[@PickUpLimes]

So glad you find it insightful, Samantha, and thanks so much! 😊

[@adorablealien1870]

Holy cow, Sadia you took your video footage to another level with the closeup cooking! Amazing!!😎☺️

[@PickUpLimes]

🫶🫶

[@chelseachavez411]

I fully agree with this! The video quality got cinematic in this one 💯🤩

[@willschneider4616]

For my fellow colorblind friends, you can use apps on your phone to help identify colors, including brightness, of spices to visually check for freshness. I've used apps like this for years to check on dried parsley, basil, oregano, and thyme. Check the color when fresh, and then you can periodically check in to ensure freshness. Smell is usually my go-to for freshness, but you can also have the same benefit as our color-seeing friends with just a little help from technology.

[@NMN_CP]

this is wonderful, thank you!

[@deeb8733]

Thoughtful comment. 😊

[@mick20075]

I'd recommend read the writing

[@LauraVlrs]

Just when I thought your videos could not get any better... The quality of the shots (and of the advices) and the overall aesthetic of your content are just breathtaking. ❤

[@PickUpLimes]

🙏 🙏

[@annachiodo1571]

Unpopular practice: I actually use spices for years and years and I've never had throw them away! They do lose some nutrients and flavor, but they are still super aromatic, it's pointless to get rid of them if they didn't go bad. Give them a chance!

[@tamdev9276]

Totally agree. I do exactly the same. I even prefer to buy herbs in large packages rather than small ones, because it's cheaper and (therefore) I like to use them often.

[@CodexPotter]

I do too, i just end up using more because the flavor does dull

[@maybeimurangel]

I do that too! I still have coriander seeds I purchased like years ago and they're still aromatic.

[@colleenkennealy3505]

Another reason to follow PUL's advice and shop at your local Asian market is that spices are MUCH cheaper there. At grocery stores in the US, we are typically paying a lot for the cute little bottles that have a tiny amount of spice inside. At a nearby Indian market, I can buy peppercorns, cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, cashews, almonds, etc., for far less money than at my general-purpose grocery store.

[@gutmicrobiomequeen]

Herbs and spices are GREAT for the microbiome, too! They are a great way to get additional microbiome-food into your diet when you're still struggling to incorporate fruits and veggies (this is commonly a problem for those with IBS or SIBO). Not to mention adding more flavor can jazz up an otherwise boring or restricted diet. Great and beautiful video- keep up the great work! 🥰

[@galleskovar5323]

Jesus Christ bless you!

[@mahivivazqueztarducci8780]

Sadia, just want to say, you changed my spice game! Before Pick Up Limes I was a baker, I would cook sweet things all day long but my savoury dishes were simply uninteresting and flavourless.. I started buying and using spices while trying up your recipes and now I cannot live without them! Thank you so much :)

[@megharah]

Beautiful video but, as a Mexican I'm telling you, we don't use paprika. Our top spices would be cumin, thyme, marjoram and oregano

[@NIIoSHEA]

As always very helpful, thank you ❤ But the music is kinda distracting a lot sometimes. Especially in the beginning of the video, after your introduction, it got really loud and I had to turn the volume down and up again when you started to speak.

[@The_Healthy_Habits_Hub]

Wow! Very interesting and beautiful. People can definitely learn a lot from your vids. 🥰

[@tapintodance9100]

🙏you and your kitchen 🌱🌱🌱 both are looking so 💕 beautiful🌿🌿🌿

[@dinedevotions1147]

After watching almost every video, I've tried my first vegan dish today.Your recipes are easy, such a treat for families...I'm genuinely looking at vegan.spices, brilliant.

[@PickUpLimes]

Thank you for choosing one of our recipes as your first foray into plant-based cooking. I hope that this is just the beginning of your plant-based journey, and that you continue to enjoy experimenting with different recipes and flavors. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need any more guidance or inspiration along the way! 🥰 🌱

[@krizza7597]

I have recently been living alone and learning new recipes. Spices pretty much overwhelm me because there's a lot of foreign names and I didn't know where to start. I found myself wishing for a guide of the flavor and uses of each. This came in a perfect time. Thank you so much. I've downloaded the printable and it's exactly what I needed!

[@navinnimgale155]

Whenever i see ur vdos, i just feel like i shud not even blink 😍bcse i may miss something, superrb Presentations,superb cinematography and ofcourse mouth watering food , bravoo to the whole team ✌🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻keep it up

[@PickUpLimes]

Thanks so much for all the love and support, Navin! 🤗

[@crystalhood9083]

Sooo… I once loved onions and garlic… however I had covid 3 yrs ago and I just simply can’t cook or eat either of them anymore. It is so disappointing with about 98% of the recipes I find all have onion and/garlic in them. What can I use to replace them and still have that flavorful goodness? Thank you for any help you can give me 😊

[@jan26597]

Treat to eyes😍 loads of valuable information👏 I really admire your work everytime Sadia💚

[@shoutinglove]

That intro b-roll is giving Chefs Table vibes in the best way possible!!! Excellent video overall, and I learned something new, even after cooking for 20 years! Lol

[@PickUpLimes]

Yay what a compliment! 😃

[@kaylala1217]

I legit JUST went to your page and watched a few videos yesterday because I was missing your content!!! thank you for this SUPER HELPFUL guideeee!!! love your content so much

[@Bonjour_Lisa]

Speechless in front of this magnificent introduction! To the persons who have filmed and edited this video with these new visual tools: you've made my heart beat with joy during the entire video ❤️✨ Passion for the craft 😌

[@aguedasoto3993]

It is a pleasure to watch your videos

[@heatherinparis]

EXACTLY the words I was looking for!

[@PickUpLimes]

🙏 thank you so much Agueda!

[@supriti2208]

Sadia, I have thoroughly loved the content you and your team has created over the past years but I would want to applaud you guys this time on the food photography and how you have captured the close shots. It was mind-blowing and definitely next level. You guys are doing such an amazing work. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@123.verdant]

I love this video so much! 😊

[@niklasbecher8968]

Not only cooking is a form of art, but your videos are as well!🙌🏻 This must be one of the best made culinary videos i've seen periode🤩🔥

[@kmzan]

Thanks for this video 🫶🏿 I’d love to see ALL the instruments you have for this kitchen haha I saw one measuring spoon and love it and then other kind and love it and then other hahaha how many sets do you own !? 👀 Also maybe a refresh of what gear do you still use the most Love your videos always 🙌🏿 you and your team are the best

[@girlwithluv006]

Thank you for video. You really helps to me every time thank you very much)))❤

[@watch-Dominion-2018]

clove powder in porridge makes me feel instantly stronger

[@salubaba05]

You should definitely come up with a cooking 101 course!

[@bhagyashripaighan8253]

Please do your plant update around your studio .I do wanna know all your tips and tricks😊

[@cleliascorner-calmpiano]

Great video on cooking with spices, loved the printable guide! 🌶👍

[@ceciliab5409]

Great video, thank you for this!

[@prernasharma1307]

I am Indian and listening to her explain about these spices makes me think that how much I already know about the spices

[@6kurkawodna6]

What a beautifulllyyyyy curated video. Love cooking with spices! Thanks for the great tips!

[@wooyoungjee5746]

I love all your videos! I dont really cook but I just love watching your videos. I love how inspiring u are. Thanks for all the videos u make.

[@phyllisannbonviso6641]

I just read an article the other day wherein it doesn't matter organic, country or spice - in the states, consumer reports just put this out "Your Herbs and Spices Might Contain Arsenic, Cadmium, and Lead" and gave a whole list of grocery stores and brands that are toxic. So, off to the garden I go, planting herbs and will store them by fall - just more work for the consumers

[@hiteshs6211]

This was sooo well made. Chef's kiss!

[@jazzed5039]

I often see people who are new to cooking or particularly new to certain dishes they make mistakes of adding whole spices to oil too early. When u should actually be putting it when its slightly smoking hot or the ones who are less patient with it then they can use high smoking point oils or ghee. I use to think they will release their flavour with time but its completely different in tastes when they are added in hot oils for release of flavour from adding it in the mid of it. (Ground ones are different cuz they are already roasted and turned powder so, don't add directly to oil u might burn them).

[@jessicafranco5206]

In fact, I started introducing new spices to my food because of your videos. Curry, paprika, peppers were simply not used by my relatives, and now everyone has a small stock of spices.

[@gayatreenaikare3740]

You look sooo Indian !❤ Waiting for u to speak in indian languages soon..(I am a maharashtrian btw..From bombay)🤭

[@srishtikannaujiya2050]

Opening of the video was so beautiful 🤩👌🏻

[@laserizadosconcordia4505]

I couldn't find the printable guide!! 😔😔😔 but I love your channel

[@jabessemiguelmabansag5683]

Thank you for this educational and entertaining video! ❤ And thank you for the free PDF!

[@alohadayto]

Awesome video as always! 🫶

[@JasonMemeoa]

She. Ate. And. Left. No. Crumbs. This video is a MASTERPIECE

[@nazli513]

Hi dear , your fluency in english is very , very beautiful ❤️ I love your speech

[@mitzguerrero8923]

I like the new format!! 🙌🏼

[@nanb4146]

This is embarassing but I didn't know spices could go bad

[@raquelnovelortega5577]

This is honestly one of my favorite things about your food videos: you dive deep into subjects. I like it so much more when you actually go over the details and share quality information , not just share a tasty yet somehow less detailed recipe.I love the science, the evidence as well as your artsy approach and always soothing. Btw, I like the new animations a lot. Your content just makes me happy! Thank you Sadia and your team

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

In a waste reducing perspective, if I have an old spice, why don't I still use it even if it's not so aromatic instead of tossing it away as you suggest? Is it harmful in any way?

[@PickUpLimes]

Thanks for asking! While it's true that old spices and herbs may not be harmful to use, they can lose their potency over time and may not contribute the intended flavors to your dishes. However, I appreciate your perspective on reducing food waste, and if you don't mind the potentially muted taste, you can certainly try using them up in your cooking. It's always good to experiment in the kitchen and see what works best for you! 😊

[@jo-annhoffmann-meza3759]

Thanks for this video. So informative. Especially about the shelve life of spices. The other day you asked about video content. Maybe on IG. Since I’m GF can you share more GF vegan recipes?

[@jo-annhoffmann-meza3759]

Hi

[@cupcake50jh]

Very helpful and inspiring

[@stoneyblue603]

Thanks for the advices. I always use a ton of spices but at the end it tastes like nothing ... I mean that's a kind of art, too 😅 but nothing I want to. So I'll try something more 😊

[@TejaswiniNarayanan]

WOW One of THE most colourful videos I have seen in ever!

[@krisztinaannalofgren3374]

Beautiful video, Sadia, really professionally done. You guys impress me each time.

[@Akdhanoa]

Can we just pause and acknowledge that intro for a moment! 🤯 Awesome content per usual, Sadia!

[@apistosig4173]

Hey Sadia - fab presentation. A dear friend recently mixed together a Tunisian spice blend - awesome. I adore Cajun and Morrocan spices but the Tunisian blend seemed next level. She found the details in a book I had gifter her titled "The Spice Bible" which is published here in Australia but I am sure details will be found on-line. Hugs from Melbourne

[@janetkemper9177]

Love this video. I am fortunate to have a local spice shop to use. I can buy smaller amounts of new to me spices , to see if I like them and also larger quantities of my favorites.

[@HolisticTake]

Where did you get your containers please!?

[@theaccidentalsenior]

Those little jars (air tight) can be found at dollar stores.

[@PickUpLimes]

Yessss absolutely love that it came at the right time then 🥰 I also started learning to cook when I first lived on my own - experimenting with new ingredients can be overwhelming at first, but it's also a lot of fun and a great opportunity to explore new flavours and cuisines. Keep exploring and don't be afraid to get creative with your spice blends - you never know what delicious combinations you might discover! 🌶️ 🤗

[@lauralieser2257]

Your videos never fail to brighten my day. Thank you sooo much!!

[@Antdan24]

Omg! The video quality is elevated too. Amazing video Sadia🎉🎉

[@PickUpLimes]

Thanks so much, Antdan24 ❤️

[@N5555b]

Great video! Very informative in a short time. I would love to see more videos like this😊

[@AGAZAH]

Much needed information. Thank you Sadia.

[@FadiaTR]

When I was a college student just starting to cook for myself and working with a tight budget, I'd save up to buy a new spice jar once a month or so. Back in those days, I used to love looking at my spice rack and using it as the base and inspiration for whatever I'd cook rather than being driven my larger ingredients. I came up with some interesting combinations that I still love today about 10 years later. So glad the Pick Up Limes team gets this and is spreading the word cause I often find not enough people explore spices as they should. Cinnamon is certainly my #3 spice after salt and pepper too.

[@paulaqueirosz]

Awesome video!

[@michelhuncks209]

Like the video I can use this for my own cooking ❤️

[@sundarigandhinathan5153]

It's so lovely to watch your videos. Belated congratulations on your wedding 💒. I made your almond brownie cookies and they turned out to be the best cookie I've ever made. Thank you so much. Love your recipes. With lots of love from Malaysia.

[@jer103]

The #1 unexpected place to get really good ground mixed spices: TJ Maxx or Marshalls In the back of the store, in their cooking/culinary section, they have a variety of really good spices to check out. I love adding these dry spice mixes to salads and pastas.

[@joslypierre-louis3046]

"Make mistakes because that's how you learn and grow" Loved that

[@karengraves3900]

The absolute BEST food photography! Great info as always.

[@jilliankellington4188]

Your team makes the most beautiful videos!

[@angelarm]

I grew up on salt, pepper, ground oregano, coriander (fresh) and garlic (Dominican). Only after coming to live in Egypt at 25 did I ever try cumin and cardamon. I’m so curious to learn more about other spices. This video is awesome! ❤

[@nourgharbieh2251]

Your videography is the masterpiece😍

[@ToBaGoGoThA]

Wow, that’s super useful! Thank you so much👍🏻

[@RecetasMaricel]

🗯️...

[@jaynepapadakisloo6787]

Awesome 101 lesson. Thank you!

[@w_julia]

WOW, this video is just sooo beautiful! Not only is cooking an art, but also the editing and footage of your videos! So cool, keep up the great work, looking forward to the next recipes 😍☺

[@PickUpLimes]

Thanks so very much, Julia! 🤗

[@lauradeluca6520]

Thank you for another beautiful vlogg🌷

[@JGCarse]

Super helpful as I just moved out on my own and been transitioning to a different food lifestyle and these videos are so informative and fun to watch!

[@PickUpLimes]

Yay congrats on the move, JG! 🎉

[@vasundharasingh9498]

As an Indian the most common spices in my kitchen are ground Tumeric, coriander, chilli, garam masala and Hing. Whole spices are also used in almost all indian recipes like cumin, cloves , cardamom, bay leaf, cinnamon. The list goes endless, but these are the once used almost daily basis.

[@elolitta]

Thanks for the guide! Why do you use garlic and onion powder so often? I like using spices but I've never used garlic and onion powder, I usually just go for fresh onion and garlic.

[@LissetteCRamirez]

Omg thank you for creating this. I learned so much about spices in less than 10min.Yay!🎉 plus I feel less intimidated about shopping, storing, and using various spices for my food. I couldn’t have agreed more cooking is like a painting. I get to be in the moment and just have fun! 👩🏻‍🍳🎨

[@wonderfullymade8309]

In the intro I expected you to say "I am Sadia and THIS is my masterclass."

[@PickUpLimes]

Haha that's a good one 😂 I'll have to use that in the next video intro 🤓

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Spices are among my favourite foods Sadia so this was the perfect video for me and love 🥰it. Thanks for sharing this information and video. Love 💞💕Sadia and all the Pick up Limes Team.

[@nerdmago]

Love the sound design at the start!

[@stephanieborkowicz7946]

Your channel is so amazing and I have learned so much. Have you tried Hungarian, Germán or other dishes like that? That sounds so vague lol Anything from that regionish. I honestly don't know how to say what I am asking.

[@unsaltedbeurre3411]

Thanks for this great kitchen education video!

[@thiagojnunes]

Avocado, onion and spices 🥰🥰🥰 I learned to eat it with you, tks!!!