Whether you love Mediterranean cuisine for the flavors, the health benefits or as part of your heritage, it’s a smart move to ...

For the less adventuresome, the table below suggests individual seasonings for a variety of foods. You will need to experiment to see which appeal to you and your family. Green Beans -- Dill, marjoram ...

Drying herbs is a simple way to preserve the flavor for homemade dishes all year round. When handled with care, dried herbs maintain their nutritional value, offering a convenient and long-lasting ...

Although spices and herbs have been used since ancient times, they are playing a new and important role in modern food preparation. They not only add unique flavors to our food, but contribute color ...

This story appears in the September 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. In hopes of seeing why a peppercorn tastes peppery, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723) soaked one in water and put ...

It’s time to clear out the back of the spice rack – here’s how to store and prolong the life of your jars Roll up your sleeves for Stir-up Sunday. But as you rummage the spice rack for ...

This winter, ditch the packaged spice mixes and elevate your soups and stews with natural herbs and spices. Thyme, bay leaves, cumin, paprika, garlic, rosemary, and turmeric offer unique flavor ...