The region has an abundance of spice and has, in the past, given the world - pepper, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and many other aromatic herbs.

这个地区有大量的香料，过去曾为世人贡献了——胡椒、小豆蔻、小鳞茎、桂皮以及其它草本香料。

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Buy: spices, pepper, garlic, onion, bell pepper, sugar, herbs, flavors, spice extracts, coriander, parsley, dried seaweed, black pepper, rosemary, and so on.

采购：香辛料，辣椒，大蒜，洋葱，糖，香草药草，香精，香料提取物，香菜，芹菜，紫菜，黑胡椒，迷迭香等。

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Aromas of spice, black currant and dried herbs.

富有香料、黑醋栗和干香草气味。

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And in case you're still wondering what za'atar is, the Middle Eastern spice is a blend of sumac, sesame and herbs that every line cook should now learn to make, according to the magazine.

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