Spice Encyclopedia
Paprika
Paprika Paprika is paprika is paprika, right? Wrong! The red spice actually comes in three varieties: sweet, smoked, and hot. Sweet paprika is generally just called “paprika,” with the other...
Paprika
Paprika Paprika is paprika is paprika, right? Wrong! The red spice actually comes in three varieties: sweet, smoked, and hot. Sweet paprika is generally just called “paprika,” with the other...
Black Pepper
Black Pepper Today, “black gold” refers to crude oil. However, once upon a time, the term was used in reference to a spice that today is found in nearly every...
Black Pepper
Black Pepper Today, “black gold” refers to crude oil. However, once upon a time, the term was used in reference to a spice that today is found in nearly every...
Thyme
If you are a spice and herb aficionado, you might one day ask yourself, “Hmmm, I wonder if there’s a herb that was once prized by both Roman emperors and...
Thyme
If you are a spice and herb aficionado, you might one day ask yourself, “Hmmm, I wonder if there’s a herb that was once prized by both Roman emperors and...
Basil
Basil’s Latin name, basileus, means “king,” so it’s no wonder the fragrant green plant is known as the King of Herbs. People have used basil for a variety of purposes...
Basil
Basil’s Latin name, basileus, means “king,” so it’s no wonder the fragrant green plant is known as the King of Herbs. People have used basil for a variety of purposes...