Specially marked Kamenstein, Farberware and Cuisinart spice racks include free spice refills for five years from the date of purchase.

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1 Spice Guide

2 Spices and herbs have played a dramatic role throughout the history of civilization. From ancient times to the Middle Ages, spices were seen as precious treasures and sought after for wealth and power. In an effort to control the spice trade, new lands were discovered, wars were fought and empires were built and overthrown. Spices captivated cultures for centuries for their various uses in food, drink, medicine, religion, magic, perfume, scented oils and cosmetics. Today we are fortunate enough to have access to the finest spices in the world right at our fingertips. With a simple sprinkle, a pinch or a dash, we can create gourmet meals in our own kitchen no travel required. Spices and herbs add delicious flavors to our favorite meals and these aromatic seasonings not only make food taste better but also help you cook and eat healthier by replacing ingredients that are high in sugar, fat or salt. Studies suggest that herbs and spices offer numerous disease-fighting antioxidants and health benefits that are comparable to or better than many fruits and vegetables. Every spice rack from Lifetime Brands is filled with premium spices bottled in the United States in Lifetime Brands own facility, which is licensed and inspected by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Public Health, Division of Food & Drugs. This facility is inspected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. All products go through rigorous quality control checks and all jars are cleaned on the production line prior to filling, utilizing the same methods employed by other leading food packaging companies. Specially marked Kamenstein, Farberware and Cuisinart spice racks include free spice refills for five years from the date of purchase.

3 Basil Basil goes with almost everything! It has a special coupling when used in tomato based dishes and sauces. Great when used on salads and fresh tomatoes. One of the greatest uses of basil is in pesto! Basil is also used to flavor fish, poultry, soups, and stews. Black Peppercorns Black pepper is the most common spice and used worldwide, adding spiciness to any dish you choose. Found on nearly every dinner table in America, our peppercorns are ready to grind. Celery Salt Celery salt is a classic mixture of fine-grained salt and ground celery seed.sprinkle a little celery salt on pork or beef roast, vegetables, potato salad, tomato or vegetable juices. Chives Chives have a fairly strong onion flavor and can be used in a variety of dishes. Chives are used in salads, soups and stews. Add to cooked dishes at the last moment to best preserve their flavor. Chives blend in with almost any dish. Chopped Bay Leaves Bay leaves are a culinary herb often used in soups, stews, sauces, and marinades. It goes well with fish, beef, poultry, lamb, rice and lentils. Bay leaves lose their flavor slowly, so they are often used in tomato sauces. Always remove the leaf before serving. Chopped Onion Use these dehydrated chopped onions anywhere you would use fresh onions. Add them to dishes containing liquid, such as, gravies, soups, sauces, stews, meat loaf, meatballs, hamburgers, omelets, chili, and sour cream dips. Cinnamon Cinnamon can be used in many ways and is well suited to desserts, such as apple pie. It is also used in meat and vegetable dishes, spice mixtures and in chutneys and condiments. Cinnamon is used to flavor coffee, teas and chocolate drinks.

4 Coriander Seed Coriander has a sweet citrus taste and a spicy fragrance. It has a mild flavor, and is popular in many Asian dishes. Coriander is used for flavoring vegetable dishes, stews, sweet, and savory dishes. It can be used with poultry, fish, ham, potatoes, and onions. Crushed Mint Crushed mint blends well with fruit, meats, and other herbs. It is a common ingredient in yogurt sauces. Delicious when paired with lamb. Crushed Red Pepper Crushed Red Pepper is used to add some heat to every day cooking! Great when sprinkled on pizzas, pastas, stir-fry, and chili. This is a hot spice that releases its flavor quickly into dishes. Handle sparingly and with care. Dill Weed Dill is a bright, tasty addition to dips and dressings, white sauces and soups. It is commonly used with poultry, fish, egg and cheese dishes. The herb is popular for dishes containing mushrooms or spinach, and is great with lamb. Fennel Seed Fennel Seed is often used with fish dishes, stews, soups and curries. Good Italian sausage absolutely requires fennel. Ground fennel adds a mysterious element to a marinara or tomato sauce, to go with any type of pasta dish. Fish Seasoning Fine flake salt, agglomerated onion, sugar, granulated garlic, ground celery, and half cracked black pepper combine to make the perfect seasoning for fish. Garlic Salt Light yellow, granulated, with visible salt crystals, salty with a pronounced garlic aroma and taste; add to your garlic salt your soups and stews instead of table salt and you will taste a real difference. Used to season meats and poultry.

5 Herbes de Provence Herbes de Provence is a mixture of dried herbs, typically savory, fennel, basil, and thyme. Herbes de Provence is used to flavor grilled foods such as fish and meat, as well as vegetable stews. Italian Seasoning A spice blend of oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, minced garlic marry perfectly to add authentic Italian flavor to any dish. It works equally well on pasta and meat. Marjoram Marjoram, a plant in the mint family, can be used on roasted meat dishes, vegetables, stuffing, egg dishes, and fish sauces. Marjoram is almost always in Italian herb blends to enhance tomato based dishes and sauces. Oregano Oregano gives a Mediterranean flavor to poultry and vegetables dishes, olive oil and salad dressings. It is used to season ground meat, tomato based sauces, chili, pizza, omelets, vegetables, and cheese dishes. Parsley Parsley is a great herb to use in soups and stews; omelets, scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, pasta and vegetable dishes. Parsley is used sauces to go with fish, poultry, veal and pork. Sprinkle with butter and garlic for making garlic bread. Pizza Seasoning Pizza Seasoning contains a blend of spices; Onion Powder, Bell Pepper, Fennel, Oregano, Garlic, Basil, Chilies, Parsley, Thyme, Marjoram and Celery Flakes. Use to spice up your pizza just like your favorite Italian pizza parlor. Poultry Seasoning A spice blend of rosemary, ground thyme, oregano, basil and sage that can be used on baked/grilled chicken and mixed into flour to add a boost of flavor to fried chicken.

6 Rosemary Rosemary, a member of the mint family, with needle like leaves, is used on fish, lamb, pork and poultry dishes and can be sprinkled onto to red potatoes and parsnips before roasting. Savory Savory is used in beans, vegetable soups, eggs, rice dishes, potatoes and squash. It s wonderfully distinct piquancy brings an agreeable tasty element to relatively mild foods without overpowering them. Sea Salt Historically called bay salt, its mineral content gives it a different taste and texture from table salt. Seafood Seasoning A spice blend of garlic, onion, black pepper, salt, sugar, lemon rind and paprika that tastes delicious on all types of fish and shellfish. Steak Seasoning A coarse, salty, peppery blend with large grains of salt, garlic, and pepper. Rub onto meat, then grill or cook as desired. Thyme Thyme is aromatic, with a warm, pungent flavor. Thyme gives pleasant flavor to soups, breads, stews, stuffing, fish, meats, casseroles, and butter sauces. It is especially good with poultry and pork.

7 Free Spice Refills for 5 Years How do I qualify for free spice refills? As part of our extended customer service, we invite you to register to receive free spice refills for 5 years; you pay only shipping and handling per order. To qualify, purchase any specially marked Kamenstein, Farberware and Cuisinart spice rack from an authorized retailer. In each specially marked package, you will find a registration card with a unique registration code. You may use either of our two convenient ways to register: on or by phone SPICE ( ).

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