Spices are such an important part of cooking. As important as selecting the right one for your dish, though, is ensuring the jar you reach for is at its best - or at least as close to it as you can ...

Most people think of their pantry as a safe, dry spot for long-term storage — but when it comes to spices, that’s not always ...

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

My mother’s kitchen was not immune to the heat and humidity of suburban Houston. Like in many Indian families, we kept the room temperature at 80 degrees, every day of the year. It wasn’t only to save ...

Dried herbs and spices add lively flavors to home cooking. But they can run up the food budget if they aren't bought and stored the smart way. (Oregonian file photo) Today is . Yes, there's seemingly ...

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Four out of 10 bulk spices purchased in the Kansas City metro area contain contaminants that include heavy metals, mycotoxins and/or bacteria. Four bulk spices typically associated with salmonella ...