Herbs and spices have unique flavors that make some of our favorite foods and drinks taste the way they do. Spice blends, also called seasonings or seasoning blends, contain several specific spices (as well as herbs and other ingredients in some cases). Which spice blends are the most popular? Some popular spice blends are: Which herbs and spices do these spice blends contain, and how are they used? We have the answers [...]
Which Herbs and Spices Are Vegan?
Herbs and spices are from plants, and vegans only eat plants. It should be a no-brainer that herbs and spices are vegan…right? Plain herbs and spices are ALWAYS vegan-friendly because they’re from plants. Some seasoning blends (mixtures of herbs, spices, and sometimes other ingredients like sugar) contain non-vegan-friendly ingredients, which is the only time an herb or spice wouldn’t be considered vegan. We’ll point [...]
Spices vs Herbs: What’s the Difference?
The terms herb and spice are often used interchangeably, which is a common mistake. They’re found in the same aisle at the grocery store and are both used in cooking, so what’s the difference? The main difference between herbs and spices is the part of the plant they’re from. Spices are from seeds, roots, bark, fruit, or vegetables while herbs are the green, leafy parts of the plants. There are more differences between [...]
Coconut Butter vs Coconut Oil: What’s the Difference?
There are several byproducts made from the mighty coconut fruit, from shredded coconut meat to coconut milk. High-fat coconut products like coconut butter and coconut oil share many similarities, which might leave you wondering - what’s the difference between coconut butter and coconut oil? The main differences between coconut butter and coconut oil are: If you’re curious about how coconut butter and coconut oil are [...]
Which Herbs and Spices Are in Pizza Sauce?
Ahh, pizza. It’s one of the most popular foods in the United States and is of course a favorite in Italy, among other countries. Pizza wouldn’t quite be the same without the base of warm, savory pizza sauce. Which herbs and spices are in pizza sauce that make it taste so good? Some of the most common herbs and spices in pizza sauce are: We’ll explain how all of these herbs, spices, and flavor enhancers come together to [...]
Which Herbs Have the Lowest Calories (And Which Have the Most?)
Herbs are versatile little plants that can be used in cooking, baking, and used to make herbal teas. Whether you’re counting calories, calorie conscious, or just plain curious – you might wonder which of these herbs have the lowest calories (and most)! All herbs are very low in calories, both fresh and dried. The calories in herbs are so low that they’re considered negligible and aren’t reported on containers of fresh or [...]
