SPICEography 
Rosemary is one of those herbs that can improve a dish when you use it in moderation but may ruin it if you use too much. Overuse of rosemary results in a bitter flavor and a perfumy aroma that may remind you of cleaning products. As with most other culinary …
Garam masala is the quintessential Indian spice blend and one that you need to have in your pantry if you are a fan of authentic Indian food. If you have gone overboard with this seasoning blend, the pungent spices it contains can easily make a dish too bitter to be …
Sure they’re paired in a famous Simon and Garfunkel album. And rosemary and thyme are both very popular in the spice rack, but how much do you know about their similarities and differences? How different do they taste? Do they provide similar health benefits? Can one even substitute for the other in …
In moderation, sea salt gives your food a clean and briny salinity that accentuates its flavors. Like most seasonings, it can make food inedible when used in excess. Here are a few ways that you may be able to recover your meal if you accidentally added too much sea salt. …
Curry leaves play a major role in the flavor of many Southeast Asian dishes. Curry leaves’ distinctive flavor can be the element that makes a dish taste truly authentic. They are so important that cooks who enjoy preparing Indian, Thai, or Malaysian dishes make sure to them keep them on …
Tarragon is an herb used in many classic French dishes. Its mild licorice notes can provide the perfect complement to a range of savory ingredients. While tarragon’s flavor does not have to be overpowering, using too much of it can certainly have negative results. Excessive tarragon use tends to make …
While dishes like jerk pork can benefit from extreme levels of allspice, most cannot. Allspice is one of those spices that works best when combined with other strong flavors. If it is used in excess, it can easily outshine other flavors and make a dish one-dimensional or even bitter to …
Sage is a potent herb that has applications in a range of savory dishes. Most people know it as the Thanksgiving turkey herb as it is traditionally used as a part of poultry seasoning blends and in stuffing. It is very easy to go too far with this herb, and …