Spices pack a lot of flavor which brings your favorite foods and drinks to life. If you’re counting calories for any reason, do you need to worry about spices? All spices are considered low in calories given the typical serving sizes. Most spices contain fewer than 10 calories per teaspoon. The highest-calorie spice is nutmeg which contains around 12 calories per teaspoon. Even nutmeg doesn’t end up [...]
Is Salt a Spice?
Salt is found in the herb and spice aisle, and you probably store it next to your favorite spices. Is salt a spice, or something else? Salt is not technically a spice, but a mineral. Salt is often paired with other spices (and herbs) in seasoning blends and spice mixes and helps enhance the flavor of foods just like spices do. We’ll aim to clear up any confusion about what salt is, why it’s not a spice, and review [...]
What’s the Best Way to Store Herbs and Spices?
Herbs and spices bring unique flavors to our favorite foods and drinks. Taco meat wouldn’t have quite the same kick without taco seasoning, and pumpkin pie without cinnamon or nutmeg just wouldn’t have that fall flavor. What’s the best way to store your favorite herbs and spices so they stay fresh for your favorite recipes? The best way to store dried herbs and spices is in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place [...]
When Do Herbs Go Bad (Fresh vs Dried)?
What do cilantro, mint, parsley, and thyme have in common? They’re all herbs that you can enjoy both fresh and dried, among many others! When do herbs go bad, both fresh vs. dried? Fresh herbs will last anywhere from 1-3 weeks when stored properly and can be frozen for up to six months before they go bad. Dried herbs won’t go bad for years and usually stay fresh for 1-3 years. How can you tell when herbs go bad – both [...]
Cilantro vs Coriander: What’s the Difference?
If you didn’t know that cilantro and coriander are from the same plant, it’s okay – we only found out recently, too, and it blew our minds a bit! There aren’t many plants that can be used as an herb AND a spice, which makes the coriander plant pretty unique. Cilantro and coriander both come from the Coriandrum sativum plant (the coriander plant). The leaves of the coriander plant are used as the herb cilantro, while its [...]
Is Coconut Milk Vegan?
Some foods are easy to tell if they’re vegan or not (like a juicy steak!), while others might leave you questioning. Coconut milk has the word milk in it, so does that mean it’s vegan, or not? Even though the name contains the word milk, coconut milk is vegan-friendly! Coconut milk is a plant-based milk alternative that is often fortified to contain important nutrients vegans need (that are commonly found in non-vegan [...]
