Pepper is the most popular spice in the world, and was so prized at one point in history that it was used as currency. We all have different takes and opinions, when it comes to our preferred spice to improve the overall taste of our dishes. Therefore, some spices, for example pepper, have a different variety to suit the needs of the choosier taste buds. Both white and black peppers come from the same plant (Piper Nigrum), and both are used for seasoning.Black and white peppers are berries that are cooked minimally in two ways. -Under the heat of the sun and in water, and are predominantly grown in south Asia.

Health Benefits of White pepper & Black peppers:

White pepper may help fight cancer. Research from the Dalhousie university suggests that white pepper treatment may help against colon cancer. -White pepper may aid in digestion.

Onions are found in every kitchen, but its curative powers make it an important medicinal plant too. Like garlic, it is a member of the lily family. Apart from its medicinal properties onion is simply delicious. It forms the basis of so many dishes - whether raw, sautéed, baked, steamed or boiled.

It would be difficult to imagine the cuisine of any country without it. Apart being culinary plant, t onion contains natural sugar, vitamins A, B6, C and E, minerals such as sodium, potassium, iron and dietary fiber. In addition, onions are a good source of folic acid.

 The cornerstone of so many dishes - learning to chop an onion efficiently can speed up dinner preparations no end.

Take a few moments out and learn how to slice like a pro with our how to chop an onion video.

We've also been discussing ways to keep the tears at bay whilst performing this everyday task - apparently sucking on a teaspoon while chopping will keep your eyes dry - ever tried it?

Once you’ve mastered chopping onions, it’s time to broaden your knife skills and get to grips with scoring, shearing, fine slicing and more.

Our knife skills video demonstrates how to sharpen and handle a knife with confidence, while our guide to the anatomy of a knife will help you get the most from your blade.