Cardamom and cloves often show up in the same dishes and both have a reputation for assertive flavors. If you are trying to decide which is right for a particular dish, you will need to take a close look at what is special about each of them. Our cardamom vs. cloves SPICEography Showdown below will […]
What Are Good Seasonings For Green Beans?
Green beans are one of the more popular vegetables in the US. They are easy to find and are attractive on the plate; however, they are not exactly the most flavorful form of produce. The fact that their flavor is relatively subtle means that they are perfect for people who do not like strong flavors, […]
Lemon Balm: A Lemony Sedative Herb
The use of lemon balm has been documented in 300 BCE, which means that this herb has been in use for well over two millennia. Historians believe lemon balm to have originated in Southern Europe and was introduced to Spain in the 7th century by Moors. The Greeks referred to it by what is now […]
Turbinado Sugar Vs. Brown Sugar: SPICEography Showdown
Turbinado sugar is a brown sugar, technically speaking; however, it is not the same product as brown sugar. If you are trying to decide which to use and especially if you plan to replace one with the other, you will want to learn what factors make each of them unique. Our turbinado sugar vs. brown […]
Lemon Verbena Vs. Lemongrass: SPICEography Showdown
There are quite a few herbs that can provide a lemon scent along with an herbal note. Among the most common of these herbs are lemon verbena and lemongrass. Both have the word lemon in their name and are great options for many of the same applications, but they do have some important differences. If […]
What’s A Good Lemon Verbena Substitute?
Lemon verbena is arguably the most pungent lemon-scented herb. The category of lemony herbs includes some of the main substitutes on the list below. Lemon verbena’s lemony flavor is just as useful for giving a pleasant citrus note to seafood as it is for providing giving a clean, bright flavor to some cocktails. The difficulty […]
What’s A Good Demerara Sugar Substitute?
Demarara sugar is popular with bakers because of its crunchy texture, which makes it a great topping for desserts. As a lightly processed brown sugar, it has many other uses; however, you may have a hard time finding it in the US. When you do find it, it may come at a higher price. There […]
Cooking With Cilantro: The Do’s And Don’ts
Not everyone enjoys cilantro, but for those who do it is a delightfully bright herb that brings a sharp freshness to food. It has pleasant herbaceous and citrus notes that complement a variety of savory preparations, including raw ones like pico de gallo and ceviche. Cilantro is best known for its use in Mexican, Thai […]
Lemon Verbena: A Lemon-Scented Herb From South America
Lemon verbena is a lemon-scented herb native to South America. It is often confused with lemon balm as the two herbs have the word lemon in their names. Lemon verbena and lemon balm are two distinct herbs; lemon verbena belongs to the Verbenaceae family while lemon balm belongs to the mint family. Its Latin name […]
What Are The Best Spices For Chili?
Chili is easily the best known Tex-Mex dish. It has been so popular for so long that it has transcended its regional roots and grown into a truly American dish, not just a Southwestern one. The popularity is due in part to the spices it contains. They give it a distinctive savory flavor that is […]
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