Jaggery sugar is sugar in block form made from the juice of the sugarcane and sometimes from the sap of the date palm tree. It is consumed in Africa, parts of the Americas, and Asia. It is most widely used in India. While some sources claim that jaggery was brought to India by the Portuguese, […]
What’s A Good Lemon Balm Substitute?
Lemon balm is an ancient herb that has long been used both for its medicinal benefits as well as for its flavor. Because it is not the most widely used herb, the best way to get your hands on some is probably to grow it yourself. If you need it right now, consider one of […]
Rapadura Sugar: Brazil’s Unrefined Sugar
Rapadura sugar is a type of minimally processed sugar that goes by many names. The term minimally processed means (among other things) that it has not been centrifuged to remove its natural molasses. It also means that the sugarcane juice used to make it has been boiled at a relatively low heat. Rapadura sugar is […]
Cardamom Vs. Cloves: SPICEography Showdown
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 […]
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