Honey is one of the most popular sweeteners in existence. It is used in a vast number of desserts, confections, and even some savory dishes. Its distinctive flavor and thick texture are unique, but while nothing can replicate it entirely, …
Freezing cilantro is a tricky subject, but it’s one familiar to many since the herb comes in bigger bundles than most people can’t use at a sitting. The result is that a significant amount of cilantro can go to waste …
Molasses is one of the byproducts of sugar production. Sugar is made by boiling sugarcane or sugar beet juice and extracting the sugar crystals. The syrup is boiled several times with sugar extracted during each boiling. Molasses consists of the …
Honey has been a part of the human diet for longer than farmed produce and meat from domesticated animals. Early cave paintings in Spain show honey being foraged. Humans first encountered honey in the wild thousands of years ago. Back …
Nigerian spices reflect the country’s rich and extensive culinary history as well as its vast natural resources when it comes to herbs and seeds. As with most of Africa, Nigeria’s food culture bears the marks of colonialism and trade with …
Corn flour and corn starch are made from the same grain, but the names indicate two different products with different properties. Note that in the United Kingdom, what Americans call corn starch is referred to as cornflour. In this SPICEography …
Rock salt is widely associated with de-icing roads and driveways in the winter, but it is also a versatile culinary ingredient. Rock salt is dug out of the earth or washed out of salt deposits with water and then recrystallized. …
Corn flour is a corn product that can be used for everything from baked goods like cornbread to breading for fried chicken and fish. It is different from the British cornflour (one word, not two), which Americans call corn starch. …