Smell test: Rub a pinch between your fingers and sniff. The spices should emit a strong, vibrant aroma. A weak or nonexistent ...

If you're looking to spruce up your everyday asparagus recipe, try adding this unexpected seasoning. Here's why the flavor ...

A number of spices can do anything from boost heart health to supercharging metabolic rate. This is especially important as you age, so if you're maturing, you should consider adding these spices to ...

I visited Delhi in 2018 for a wedding, and bought some spice mixes from a store, and they've been sitting on a shelf since then... Chop up ginger and garlic, mix them together in some coconut milk or ...

WASHINGTON — When Brandon Shapiro returned from a trip to Israel three years ago, the Bethesda-based chef developed an interest in spices — especially those he tasted on his travels. The more he ...

Spice blends are mainstays of cooks the world over. A Punjabi cook has his garam masala at the ready for everyday seasoning. A Lebanese, her baharat for breakfast (sprinkled on labneh), lunch (inside ...

Now is the winter of our discontent and—due to something happening on Netflix—people seem to be managing this discontent by getting rid of all their shit. I’m into it. I have always been a fan of ...

For such small things, spices tend to create a lot of confusion in the kitchen. Maybe that’s why they’re also often on the ...

Amy Y. Conry Davis is a writer who specializes in green living, sustainability, and travel. She holds a B.A. in English from the University of San Diego. Spice painting is a creative and zero-waste ...

Experts weigh in on shelf life, proper storage, and how to bring old spices back to life. If you’ve ever been puzzled by the taste of your final dish — muted, barely-there flavors instead of a punchy, ...