SPICEography 
Onion powder and onion salt both make it easy to add the flavor onion to dishes. A dash of one or the other can turn a bland dish into something flavorful and enjoyable. Both spices are affordable and easy to find, besides being widely available. Aside from their obvious similarities, …
Spices are the second most important element to consider when making French toast after the kind of bread that you will be using. The bread type determines the texture, but the spice gives it the right flavor and aroma. Here are some suggestions if you are looking for excellent French …
Fish sauce has been used for centuries as a condiment in Southeast Asia. With the purest blends consisting only of fish and salt, fish sauce is an excellent way to add a distinctive umami flavor to dishes along with salt. While Westerners once knew it only as an ingredient in …
Some recipes require ascorbic acid to keep fruit from browning. It is also useful as a dough improver or dough conditioner in that it strengthens the gluten in bread dough. If you are working with apples or other fruits that are subject to enzymatic browning or want to make bread …
As its name suggests, all purpose seasoning is a way to easily add complex flavors to your dishes without having to measure out multiple spices separately. There are many different all purpose seasoning blends with flavor profiles that differ based on which spices are used and how much of each …
Dehydration refers to the removal of moisture from herbs; rehydration involves returning moisture to those dried herbs. Herbs are dried to make them last longer, but dried herbs are rarely superior to the fresh version. The drying process results in oxidation, which can have negative effects on flavor and texture. …
Spirulina is an ancient Chadian and Aztec food that also happens to be very nutrient dense. It consists of blue-green algae that grow in freshwater. While it provides a rare combination of nutrients, there are alternatives you can try if you can’t find it locally. Let’s look at some of …
Tuna steaks don’t have a lot of flavor and many people prefer them that way. It can provide a simpler dining experience when seasoned with only pepper and salt. If you want your fish to have a more vibrant and complex taste, there are many ways that you can go. …