When Karen Washington, a food activist and farmer, recalls holiday meals with her family, one herb stands out: thyme. “What’s a Thanksgiving turkey without thyme?” she asks. And even at other times of ...

While electric grinders can save time, they can dull spice flavor. This simple, old-school tool preserves aroma, texture, and ...

Herbs and spices have been used for thousands of years not only to flavor food, but to store it and for medicinal purposes. Tea made from the willow tree (aspirin) in 400 BC was said to reduce fevers ...

When it comes to culinary traditions, few are as diverse and complex as those hailing from the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. The Mediterranean diet is considered by many to be a gold ...

Use herbs and spices to enhance food flavors, and your health March is the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ National Nutrition Month, serving as a great reminder to make choices in diet and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Now that the great cooking season is behind us, and spring ...

American cooks are using more herbs and spices in their food preparation than ever before. Registered dietitian Monica Reinagel with Food & Nutrition Magazine reports the average cook in the 1950s ...

Jaymi Heimbuch is a writer and photographer specializing in wildlife conservation, technology, and food. She is the author of "The Ethiopian Wolf: Hope at the Edge of Extinction." From a ...