Both Madras and vindaloo curry powders clearly reflect the South Indian tradition of spice blends. They both consist of South Indian spices and are known for their peppery heat. Another quality that they both have in common is their European heritage—these are both spice blends formulated by Europeans using Indian …
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. …
Milk thistle and dandelion root both have a long history of being used as medicine and for food. Although they both have strong reputations for improving the health of the liver, they are very different herbs. Let’s compare the two so that you can make the best decisions for your …
Celery powder and celery salt are versatile flavorings that can bring the savory notes of celery to a dish. They both come from the same plant, but they are different products with different uses. Let’s compare the two so that you can make the best decisions for your cooking. What …
Allspice and nutmeg are often paired with each other. This, along with the fact that they have certain flavor similarities, can lead to some confusion if you are not familiar with these two spices. But there are differences. Let’s compare these two spices so that you can use them more …
Cacao and cocoa powder both come from the same plant. The difference between them has to do with how they are processed. The process for making cocoa powder involves raising it to much higher temperatures than those to which cacao is exposed. This results in two products with different characteristics, …
Turmeric is the ginger-like rhizome best known in the West for giving curry powder its bright yellow color. You may find the fresh variety in grocery stores that cater to an Indian clientele. Turmeric powder is common enough that you may find it in the spice aisles of most Western …
Ground cinnamon and cinnamon sticks are both readily available in most grocery stores. Both true cinnamon and cassia cinnamon may be sold as either ground cinnamon or cinnamon stick. Despite their similarities, there are certain things that you will need to consider if you are faced with the need to …