When Karen Washington, a food activist and farmer, recalls holiday meals with her family, one herb stands out: thyme. “What’s a Thanksgiving turkey without thyme?” she asks. And even at other times of ...

Refrigerate or Freeze Your Spices: Freezing spices is a great way to prolong their shelf life, says Wessel. Ditto for ...

Dried herbs and spices added to food can be a “surprising and worrisome” source of heavy metals for kids and adults, a Consumer Reports investigation published on Tuesday found. When the organization ...

Open a drawer or cabinet in any kitchen in the U.S., and you’re likely to find several jars of dried herbs and spices. Jessica Clark, a mother of two from Lincoln, Neb., says she uses them so often ...

Like everything else used in your kitchen, spices have a shelf life. While you likely won't get sick from old seasoning, you will lose flavor. These are the spices that expire the fastest.

So when should you use fresh herbs in a recipe? And when do you go for the dried? It can be a perplexing question, especially if the recipe is not specific. I usually use fresh herbs and spices in ...

Herbs and spices add fabulous flavor and color to food without adding salt, fat or sugar. Cooking with herbs and spices is also a great way to introduce a variety of flavors to children while helping ...

So when should you use fresh herbs in a recipe? And when do you go for the dried? It can be a perplexing question, especially if the recipe is not specific. I usually use fresh herbs and spices in ...