Dandelions are a flowering plant from Europe that might be better known to most people as a weed. What might be surprising to some is that the plant is valuable as both a vegetable and for its health benefits. You can eat all parts of the dandelion plant, including the root and the leaves. While […]

Garlic chives and chives both belong to the same family. These two Alliums share some visual similarities and are used only in savory dishes. Beyond that, they have some considerable differences despite the fact they both have chives in their name. If you want to know more about how these herbs stack up against each […]

Basil and parsley are two herbs that are well known for adding color and flavor to European-style dishes. While similar in a few ways, they have some very different qualities and applications. Familiarize yourself with basil and parsley by reading the SPICEography Showdown below.

While flat leaf and Italian parsley sound like names for two varieties of parsley, they actually two names for the same one. There are only two main varieties of parsley — one variety commonly known as flat leaf (AKA Italian) parsley and the other variety known as curly leaf parsley. These are the only two […]

When comparing coriander and parsley, it is important to remember how the word coriander is sometimes used. There are two ingredients called coriander that might show up in a cook’s spice cabinet: coriander seed and coriander herb. Both are commonly shortened to simply coriander. Coriander seeds are the coriander plant’s dried berries, while the coriander […]

Hyssop and lavender both belong to the Lamiaceae family, which makes them relatives of mint. As a result, they have a lot in common with each other and with other members of the Lamiaceae family like basil and like rosemary. Despite their commonalities, you should not simply switch them out in a recipe without learning […]

Comfrey and arnica are two medicinal herbs that each have an array of uses. It is important to note that both are recommended primarily for use as topical treatments. Most recent resources suggest using them to make poultices, creams, and gels solely for external application; however, both herbs have a long history of internal use as […]

Cumin and curry powder two staple seasonings that you will find in the spice cabinets of serious and casual cooks all over the world. Both provide distinctive flavors with some similarities. It is also possible to get them confused, especially if you are new to the world of spices. Below, we will take a look […]

Sage and lavender are two aromatic herbs that are well known but which are probably not as widely used as they should be. While they have a few characteristics in common, it would be a mistake to assume that these herbs are exactly the same. If you are faced with a choice between one or […]

Sage is one of the popular herbs in North American and European cuisines and is commonly used fresh or dried. Which you choose depends on what you are cooking and your priorities. To make the decision, you will have to consider factors such as: will your dish take a long time to cook? Is it […]