Tag: spices

The perfect present for just about anyone may be the gift of real food. It won’t take up space or collect dust, sitting unused...

Many of this season's songs and stories feature two famous resins, frankincense and myrrh, that have been used in spiritual ceremonies and for their...

Spices add zest and color to some of our favorite dishes and even contain a number of health-promoting properties. However, you may get more...

There are certain foods and flavors that just go with the fall. Warm baked apple pies, spiced cakes and cookies and tasty ciders are...

A study published in the journal Diabetes Care has linked curcumin, a compound found in the Indian spice turmeric, to the prevention of type...

Allspice (Pimenta officinalis/Pimenta dioica) comes from an evergreen tree that is wild and indigenous to the rainforests of South and Central America. It was...

Turmeric is a herbaceous herb also known as Curcuma longa that is a member of the ginger family which has been used throughout India...

Many people think that coriander is a relative of cilantro when, in fact, they are one in the same. Cilantro is actually the Spanish...

Do you own a spice rack that is starting to collect dust? Many people have a collection of spices in their cupboard yet rarely...

Hot! hot! hot! That's the word on spice. Not just in the culinary world but in the scientific community, as well. Flavor is the...