SPICEography 
Teriyaki sauce and hoisin sauce are both sweet Asian sauces that have made names for themselves in the West. Aside from their sweetness, they have quite distinctive properties that you should consider when choosing one or the other for a dish. Let’s compare them in this SPICEography Showdown. How does …
Russian dressing’s most popular origin story has it being invented in New England rather than in Russia. James E. Colburn is said to have been Russian dressing’s inventor. Colburn was a grocer from Nashua, New Hampshire. The claim is that he invented it in 1924. While Colburn would go on …
Hollandaise sauce can add warmth, creaminess and acidity to a range of meat and vegetable dishes. Its versatility is why it is considered one of the foundation sauces of French cuisine. While it is certainly important, it is far from irreplaceable. Here are some of the best Hollandaise sauce substitutes: …
Béarnaise sauce is believed to have been derived from Hollandaise sauce. In terms of how long it has been around, Béarnaise sauce is relatively new. While some sources claim that the chef who created Béarnaise sauce is not known, others have attributed it to a chef named Jules or Jean-Louis …
Lavender is a great addition to some dishes and may be used fresh or dried. If you decide to dry it to make it last longer, you will need to use the right methods to ensure that the finished product is usable. Here are some suggestions on how to dry …
Hollandaise sauce may — as its name suggests — have been invented in the Netherlands and taken from there to France. One of the theories about this is that it got to France from the Netherlands via the Huguenots. The evidence for this includes Dutch recipes for it that date …
Teriyaki sauce and soy sauce look alike, but they are actually different sauces that don’t have the same applications. Look at how they compare to each other in the SPICEography Showdown below. How does teriyaki sauce differ from soy sauce? Teriyaki sauce and soy sauce have different origins. Teriyaki sauce …
Teriyaki sauce is arguably the best known Japanese condiment in the United States. It is versatile in that you can use it as a stir-fry sauce for vegetables or meat and its flavors are savory yet mild enough that it is usually popular with picky eaters. If you don’t have …