Herbs and spices

Herbs and spices were naturally-occurring seasonings derived from the leaves, stems, roots, or seeds of plants or minerals. Spices were typically used to create or enhance the flavor of foods and beverages. Herbs, in addition to being used as a seasoning, could be used as a medicine.
In the 2250s, a menu of Earth foods in the mess hall aboard the listed several food items with spices which were available through the day: 
* 11:00 to 17:00 hours – 
** A small lunch pack containing chicken and ham with synthetic spice.
** A small lunch pack containing vegetable and spice with synthetic spice.
* 17:00 to 25:00 hours – 
** A small dinner pack containing chicken stew and synthetic spice.
** A small dinner pack containing beef stew and synthetic spice. ()
Christopher Pike grew herbs in his quarters on the . While teaching Spock to cook in 2259, Pike advised him to only use fresh rather than synthesized herbs. However, Spock could not smell the herbs due to having taken nasal suppressants. ()
In 2268, Doctor Leonard McCoy, after tasting the tablet that a Fabrini man gave him, mentioned that it tasted like an ancient herb derivative. ()
While raising her granddaughter Beverly Crusher, Felisa Howard taught her what she herself had learned about roots and herbs. ()
Dr. Julian Bashir recalled watching an Invernian girl die of an ailment that could have been cured with an herb that was growing all over the area, though he did not know that at the time. ()
In 2371, the holographic character Freya asked The Doctor whether he was a master of herb lore. He replied that he supposed he was. ()
The popular children's rhyme "What Are Little Boys Made Of?" asserted that girls were made of sugar and spice. ()
In 2372, Neelix offered to make B'Elanna Torres one of his Jibalian seven-spice omelettes. ()
Prior to the development of the akoonah, some Native American tribes used psychoactive herbs to assist in vision quests. ()
The Kadi of the Delta Quadrant did not approve of spices, or anything else that "might inflame the senses". ()
In 2377, Neelix felt responsible for making Gar sick, as he had added a few exotic spices to the Dralian's food after receiving complaints about its blandness. ()
Also that year, Neelix prepared his grandmother's recipe for Tuvok with no herbs and spices, an alteration which the Talaxian claimed rendered it "practically tasteless." ()
== Types of herbs and spices ==
* Amber spice
* Bantan
* Basil
* Black pepper
* Cayenne
* Chives
* Dill weed
* Garlic
* Ginger
* Hajjlaran
* Invernian herb
* Jalapeño
* Kreetassan spice
* Makara herb
* Mint
* Moon grass
* Mustard seed
* Nimian sea salt
* Nutmeg
* Paprika
* Pazafer
* Peppermint
* Prishic
* Redspice
* Salt
* Spith basil
* Takeo herb
* Talaxian spice
* Tarragon
* Tellurian spice
* Terellian spice
* Vulcan 
== See also ==
*Enolian spice wine
*I'danian spice pudding
*Jibalian seven-spice omelette
*Kolaish spice oil
*Talaxian spice stew
*Vulcan spice tea
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Category:Earth foods