SPICEography 
Parsley is a relatively mild herb that is most popular for its appearance, which makes it an attractive and versatile garnish. Less commonly, it is used for its flavor, which can be bright and almost citrusy when used in reasonable quantities. If you have accidentally added too much to a …
Making your own curry from scratch may seem easy, but can be tricky for a novice cook. Because individual spices can vary greatly in terms of pungency, you can wind up adding too much or too little of a spice even if you follow a recipe closely. Fenugreek is closely …
The ground cinnamon most Americans are familiar with is actually the pulverized bark of the cassia tree. Stick cinnamon is simply bark that has not been pulverized. Even though the two forms of the spice are common and widely used, you may find yourself out of one or both. Where …
Nutmeg is a delightful spice when used in small amounts. It is a key component of apple pie spice as well as pumpkin pie spice and can stand on its own as well. The big problems with nutmeg only show up when you use too much of it. Not only …
In every culture around the world, salt is seen as the most important ingredient for flavoring food. It is popular because it works; food that contains salt tastes much better than food without it. Aside from health reasons, most chefs would never seriously consider leaving salt out of their recipes. …
Turmeric is not exactly the world’s most pungent spice, which means that it is not easy to add too much of it to a dish. Turmeric is more of a food coloring than a spice; its flavor is mild. However, you might be able to detect some bitterness in the …
Cardamom’s flavor is simultaneously spicy and floral while also offering citrus and herbal notes. To put it mildly, it is a potent and versatile spice that’s delicious in both savory and sweet dishes. Its versatility can be seen in the fact that it is used in many cuisines around the …
Champagne vinegar and white wine vinegar are both made from wines and might seem essentially the same, but they have some important differences. If you intend to cook French food regularly, keeping both kinds on hand for different applications is a good idea. How do these two kinds of wine …