When it comes down to it, spices all come from various plant parts including seeds, stems, rhizomes (a type of plant stem ...

Are you looking for plants to add to your kitchen garden? One of the best ways to make the most of your space is to grow ...

Certain spices and herbs used alone, or in blends, can replace or reduce salt and sugar in foods. Many people use the terms interchangeably to mean any product of plant origin used primarily for ...

Oeggerli made images of herbs and spices with a scanning electron microscope, then enhanced the plants’ parts with color. Some of the parts are both factories and silos, containing chemicals ...

Most of us have spices beyond their prime. To retain their quality, store them in a cool, dry and dark place. Most sources say to use them within two to three years, but label them with the date you ...

To find out more about the health benefits dried and fresh herbs and spices can offer, we spoke to Reema Pillai, plant-based dietitian at Dietitian Fit. Here’s what she had to say. There are ...

1 to 3 tablespoons dried herbs or 2 to 6 tablespoons fresh herbs (any herb or spice may be used); 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; and white pepper. Combine ingredients and mix until fluffy. Pack in covered ...