Herbs and spices have been used for thousands of years not only to flavor food, but to store it and for medicinal purposes. Tea made from the willow tree (aspirin) in 400 BC was said to reduce fevers ...

Open a drawer or cabinet in any kitchen in the U.S., and you’re likely to find several jars of dried herbs and spices. Jessica Clark, a mother of two from Lincoln, Nebraska, says she uses them so ...

Preparing flavorful meals isn’t possible without herbs and spices. Whether you're sprinkling dried oregano in tomato sauce or ground cinnamon over sweet potatoes, seasonings are the backbone of every ...

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Herbs and spices are both derived from plants; they add flavor and aroma to food. Plus, they are packed full of antioxidants, which stops or delays damage to cells in our body. We hear antioxidants ...

Spices, often overlooked, played a pivotal role in shaping Ancient Greek civilization. From the bustling markets of Athens to ...

We had a customer at the Farmers’ Market that called us Spice Girls which is more fun than calling us Herb girls. We do carry spices, but we specialize in herbs. Why do we call them spice racks if ...

When the summer season changes to autumn and the air temperature starts to chill, most of us start daydreaming about our favorite warm beverages and fall-time foods. American culture seems to be ...

Jaymi Heimbuch is a writer and photographer specializing in wildlife conservation, technology, and food. She is the author of "The Ethiopian Wolf: Hope at the Edge of Extinction." From a ...

The European Commission has published results of the first ever EU-wide survey into herbs and spices authenticity, focusing on pepper, cumin, turmeric, saffron, and paprika. The European Commission is ...

When was the last time you cleared out your kitchen cabinet where you keep your dried herbs and spices? The gray winter days of February are the perfect time to refresh the contents of your cabinets ...