[Sca-cooks] spices question

[Stefan li Rous]

Morgana said:
> Not normally found in the grocery store?
>
> 	Galangal
> 	Nigella seeds

What are Nigella seeds and where are they used?

> 	True cinnamon
> 	Lemongrass

Does anyone have any evidence that Lemongrass was ever used in
Europe or the Middle East prior to 1600 AD?

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