Parsley is a Mediterranean herb belonging to the carrot family. Like most fresh herbs, parsley lasts longer when stored at low temperatures. If you plan to keep it for a short time, the refrigerator is the ideal spot. However, the refrigerator’s dry air is not suitable if you need to …
Chilean cuisine is not particularly spice-heavy when compared to the food cultures of other Latin American countries. The dishes have relatively simple flavor profiles, possibly due to heavy German immigration to the country in the 20th century. However, Chilean food does make use of a handful of staple spices that …
Freezing cilantro is a tricky subject, but it’s one familiar to many since the herb comes in bigger bundles than most people can’t use at a sitting. The result is that a significant amount of cilantro can go to waste unless steps are taken to preserve it. While it can …
The most expensive spices in the world today have always been valuable to some extent. There were times in history that some were used as currency. The demand for spices is what makes them expensive. While the demand has grown considerably over the years along with the cost, the factors …
Aloe vera is a versatile plant with leaves that you can use as food or as medicine. Whether you use leaves that you buy from the grocery store or you get them from a plant in your garden, you may find yourself with more aloe than you need right now. …
Cayenne pepper powder consists of dried and ground cayenne chilies. It delivers a bright red color along with moderate heat (30,000 to 50,000 Scoville heat units). But among the typical spices on the common spice rack, cayenne is easily the spiciest you’ll find. The heat scares many off, but cayenne …
Saffron is not just the world’s most expensive spice, it is the world’s most expensive food. The high cost stems from how much work it takes to harvest it. Saffron threads are the stamens of the crocus flower. Cooks prize them for their earthy, nutty flavor and bright yellow color. …
Basil belongs to the mint family but has a unique flavor. The flavor is minty and herbaceous with subtle licorice and citrus notes; the different characteristics of basil’s flavor vary in intensity according to which variety of the herb you are using. Pesto Basil leaves play an important role in …