Spices

Spices

Spices

The history of spices goes back as far as the history of civilization, and maybe then some. Trade wars, territorial battles, fortunes made and lost, all have characterized the spice trade over the centuries. Originally, spices were important to cover up the flavor of...
Herbs

Herbs

Herbs

As I mentioned in the page above, herbs are generally grown in temperate climates, while spices come from the tropics. Another general difference is that the leaves of the plants are usually used as herbs, whereas spice plant leaves are seldom used. This page is...
Seasonings

Seasonings

Seasonings

We classify seasonings separately from herbs and spices since they are perceived in a different way. Seasonings affect the four (or five) basic tastes the tongue is capable of sensing: bitter, sour, sweet, and salty (and, now, researchers say, glutamate or umami). In...
Seasonings, Herbs, and Spices

Seasonings, Herbs, and Spices

Seasonings, Herbs, & Spices

What’s the distinction between these three terms? We all know, more or less, what we mean by them, but each does have a meaning that allows us to categorize them. For example, we think of salt as a seasoning, and parsley as an herb. Why is curry powder a spice,...

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