spices
How to Turn Chickpeas Into Flavor Grenades
Don’t get too caught up with measurements, JUST get in touch with your inner Dinner Bell and keep those chickpeas whole.
Hoard Your Ice Cream Because We're in a Massive Vanilla Shortage
The nectar of the gods that is ice cream is about to get a hell of a lot more expensive, and we have the distinguished spinster that is vanilla to thank for it.
The Nuclear Deal Clears the Way for Iranian Saffron in the West
Next week, the first shipment of Iranian saffron will be coming to the US. The announcement was made by the head of Iran’s Saffron Exports Development Fund.
How Eating Spicy Foods Can Help You Cheat Death
A seven-year study has found that regularly eating chili peppers can reduce your risk of early death by about 14 percent. Bring on the Cholula.
That Stuff in Your Spice Cabinet Ain't Oregano
Consumer watchdog organization Which? analyzed 78 samples of dried oregano, purchased in retail shops across the UK and Ireland. And it turns out that a quarter of those samples contained matter that was simply not oregano.
Cristal Cocktail Shrimp Saffron Curry Recipe
Yeah, it has Champagne in it. But if you can't afford Cristal, any acidic sparkling wine will do.
A Woman Is Trying to End the Cinnamon Challenge After Her Son’s Death
Kentucky mother Brianna Radar wants to raise awareness about the dangers of the masochistic YouTube trend after cinnamon-related asphyxia killed her son.
The Bhang Lassi Is How Hindus Drink Themselves High for Shiva
In India, it’s a weed milkshake that brings all the boys to the yard. Bhang lassi is a drink that’s made of yogurt, nuts, spices, rose water, and—yes—cannabis.
There's a Scientific Reason Why Indian Food Is So Delicious
Researchers analyzed more than 2,500 recipes to figure out why Indian food is so damn tasty—and it turns out to be very different than the Western approach to creating dishes.
Blood Ganache with Meringue and Candied Orange Recipe
This ganache has a rich flavor and beautiful shine. The combination of deep chocolate, candied orange, and brittle blood grains make this one of the most unique desserts you've tasted.
Sex + Food: Mezcal and Mole
Felix Fang heads to Guelaguetza—a Oaxacan oasis in the middle of Los Angeles—to explore the amorous pairing of sweet, smoky mezcal and rich homemade mole
Jackfruit and Spicy Meat Are a Match Made in Java
If you ever have ever craved a heavy, sweet fruit paired with a spicy tough meat, Nasi Gudeg is the dish for you. Hailing from from Yogakarta, a city in the center of Java, it's the comfort dish that Indonesians adore.