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 ...

When Karen Washington, a food activist and farmer, recalls holiday meals with her family, one herb stands out: thyme. “What’s a Thanksgiving turkey without thyme?” she asks. And even at other times of ...

Herbs and spices add fabulous flavor and color to food without adding salt, fat or sugar. Cooking with herbs and spices is also a great way to introduce a variety of flavors to children while helping ...

Here is a fact sheet about herbs by M. Bunning, Colorado State University Extension specialist in food safety: Herbs and spices play an important role in the cuisine of many cultures and consumer ...

So when should you use fresh herbs in a recipe? And when do you go for the dried? It can be a perplexing question, especially if the recipe is not specific. I usually use fresh herbs and spices in ...

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 ...

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 ...

Although herbs and spices are often grouped together, they are actually completely different cooking elements with one basic similarity: They come from aromatic plants. Herbs are the leaves, stems, ...

Although spices and herbs have been used since ancient times, they are playing a new and important role in modern food preparation. They not only add unique flavors to our food, but contribute color ...