Turmeric and cumin are two spices commonly used in Indian cooking, adding vibrancy to curries, stews, and soups. Although people sometimes get them mixed up, they are unique ingredients with different characteristics. In this article, we’ll compare them, looking...
Berbere is a spice blend that is an essential part of Ethiopian cuisine. It is an eclectic medley of spices that vary depending on who’s doing the cooking and what’s being cooked. Although the ingredients tend to vary, they...
On occasion, mother nature enjoys playing pranks on us humans by creating two ingredients that look very similar, but have very different flavors. Plantains and bananas: easily confused but we pity the fool that munches into a raw plantain!...
If you enjoy cooking Indian or Bangladeshi cuisine then you may be familiar with Panch Phoron. It is a classic mix of fenugreek, nigella, fennel, cumin, and black mustard seeds; when combined you get a seasoning that is a...
Spices are useful for adding flavor, aroma, and color to food. Although we could probably all name a few spices off the top of our head, few of us could define what a spice actually is. We also tend...
For centuries spices have been traded across the world with prices going up and down based on supply and demand. Like other expensive luxuries, some...
Garlic powder and garlic salt are popular seasonings in the United States, allowing cooks to add punchy garlic flavor with the shake of a bottle. Would you like to know which is best for your spice rack?
We’re about to compare these two ingredients so that you know...
People often confuse cumin and caraway seeds when they're cooking. It's not surprising as they look quite similar. If you're unfamiliar with how they compare, then keep reading. We are about to provide a complete comparison of cumin and caraway spice so that you will know how to use them in any...
Caraway is a spice that has a warming, fresh flavor with an anise undertone. The seeds are commonly used in Eastern and Central European countries as an ingredient in rye bread, sauerkraut, pickles, baked goods, and savory dishes. If you don't have any in the pantry or want to try something a...
Mahlab is a spice that is made from ground cherry pits and is popular in Middle Eastern and Greek cooking. It has a bitter cherry-almond flavor with a subtle anise undertone and a texture that is similar to a fine meal. Mahlab is mostly used in baking, desserts, and for meat rubs...
Cumin seeds are a spice that are harvested from the Cumin cyminum, or cumin plant. The small pink or white flowers are harvested when the plant is around 4 months old. Once dried, the seeds have a...