According to the Washington Post, around 40% of Americans say they like spicy foods. If you’re a part of that 40%, you’d probably be up for trying some of the spicier spices…or perhaps you’re on the opposite end of the spectrum and want to know what spices to AVOID! What is the SPICIEST spice that you can use for cooking? The spiciest spice for cooking is Carolina Reaper (a type of hybrid chili pepper) Powder, which is much [...]
Which Herbs and Spices Are Good for the Mediterranean Diet?
According to the U.S. News and World Report, the Mediterranean diet is frequently ranked the #1 diet. Unlike other diets that can be harder to stick to like very low-carb diets, the Mediterranean diet doesn’t overtly exclude any particular food. Instead, it focuses on nutrient-dense foods, which we’ll review later on in this article. Some of the herbs and spices that are good for the Mediterranean diet [...]
Rosemary vs Thyme: What’s the Difference?
Rosemary and thyme are among some of the more popular and widely used herbs. You can easily find them fresh or dried in your favorite grocery stores, and both are versatile herbs that can be used in many types of dishes. What are the main differences between rosemary and thyme? Between rosemary vs. thyme, the main differences are their appearance and flavor. Rosemary has more needle-like leaves while thyme’s are more [...]
What Makes Sriracha Hot Sauce Taste So Good?
If you like some spice in your food, you probably have a bottle of hot sauce in your fridge or pantry right now. There are many types of hot sauce to choose from, but one of the most popular is sriracha hot sauce. What’s in it that makes it taste SO good? The main ingredients that make sriracha so tasty are red jalapenos, sugar, salt, and garlic. Yep, that’s it! How spicy is sriracha compared to other popular hot sauces? [...]
All the Types of Milk (Listed and Explained)
Do you ACTUALLY know what milk is? Technically, milk is defined as being an opaque white liquid made by mammals to feed their babies. However, the term “milk” is also used to describe plant-based beverages meant to mimic true milk such as soy milk, almond milk, and many others. Whether you drink milk on its own, add it to your coffee, or use it to make smoothies, you have plenty of options to choose from. We’ve [...]
Why is Saffron So Expensive?
You’ve probably heard of saffron and know that it’s expensive, but have you ever wondered why? Saffron is expensive because of how many saffron flowers it takes to harvest the spice and the fact that it has to be harvested manually, making labor costs a significant part of its production. Just how expensive is saffron, and what can you do with it if you decide to fork out the money for it? We have the answers to [...]
