How to Use Fenugreek
Fenugreek is used as both a herb (dried leaves) and a spice (seeds). It’s used in many dishes…
Cardamom Spice
Cardamom is a spice made from seed pods – the most common of which have a papery green…
Shichimi Togarashi Recipe (Japanese Seven Spice)
Shichimi Togarashi or Japanese 7 Spice blend is a peppery Japanese spice blend, typically made from a mix…
What is Star Anise?
Star anise is the prettiest of spices! The iconic star shape has eight points and is actually fruit…
How to Use Fennel Seeds
Fennel seeds are native to the Mediterranean and are used extensively in Indian, Chinese, German, French, and Italian…
How to Use Sichuan Peppercorns
Sichuan peppercorns (also known as Szechuan peppercorns or Chinese peppercorns) are an aromatic spice from the Sichuan region…
What’s in Season in September?
September is the start of the harvest season. Some wonderful fruit and vegetables are at their peak this…
Curry Powder
Curry powder is a spice blend that usually contains turmeric, ginger, and garlic. What’s curry powder? Spice blends…
The 11 Prettiest Kitchen Gifts for 2020
Finding functional but beautiful kitchen items doesn’t need to be hard. Here are our favorite pretty kitchen gifts.…
What’s in Season in August?
August is a produce heavy month! It’s high summer and a riot of flavor and color when it…