Type to Search. Mix 3/4 cup household bleach and 1 tablespoon powdered or liquid laundry detergent with 1 gallon warm water. (Test the solution on a hidden area to be sure plastic will not discolor.) Wear rubber gloves, and wash chairs with a soft-bristled brush or sponge. Work on one small area at a time.
Arab spice traders once controlled nearly all movement of spices between Asia (including the famous Spice Islands), India, Africa, and Europe, so almost every spice in existence has found a place in Middle Eastern cuisine.iddle Eastern cooking traditionally uses a vast array of spices, from staples like cumin, coriander, turmeric and mint to exotic blends like Ras el Hanout and Za'atar.
Tumeric roots for sale at a market. Photo Credit ThamKC/iStock/Getty Images. The turmeric plant, a relative of ginger root, grows primarily in India, China and Africa. It gives curry its bright yellow color and bitter flavor. As an herb seasoning, turmeric appears in countless dishes in India. The root or rhizome has a rich supply of curcumin, which has disease prevention and healing properties, according to the Brain Research Institute at the University of California at Los Angeles.