spices
Useful Tips: How to Properly Store Spices
Spices, like any other food, can deteriorate and lose their properties. This article will show you how to preserve the texture and flavor of spices.
Diana Dashkevich food storage advices tips Helpful tips 14 October 2023
Spices that can cause stomach aches: Be careful with that you eat
Spices can be pretty beneficial for your health, and they can elevate your cooking a lot - that's what they were invented for! Meanwhile, some people can't (or shouldn't) eat too much of them, because spices can cause stomach aches and digestion issues.
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Gardening Secrets: How to Grow Cinnamon
Cinnamon (cinnamomum verum) is the dried inner layer of the bark of the evergreen Ceylon cinnamon tree, which grows in India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Sri Lanka. Cinnamon is considered the main winter spice. It is immediately memorable for its woody, spicy notes and the fact that its smell creates a special, warm atmosphere.
Diana Dashkevich gardening plants tips Garden 2 October 2023
Lemongrass: Health Benefits
Sharp, fresh, bitter-candy citrus aroma with light notes of almond, citrus taste. A unique spice is lemongrass, which is very popular in Asian cuisine, added to soups, sauces, curries, and marinades.
Diana Dashkevich cooking health Cooking 27 September 2023
Gardening Secrets: How to Grow Tarragon
The plant prefers a well-lit place. The soil should be light, without stagnant moisture. At high humidity, the aroma of tarragon is lost, and growth slows down on heavy, clay soil.
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Black Sesame: Health Benefits
Sesame seeds have a nutty aroma and a neutral, nutty taste. Black sesame seeds have a more pronounced taste and aroma.
Diana Dashkevich sesame health Cooking 23 September 2023
Placing spice shelves: Interior tips
If you love cooking, then you need seasoning and spices - and it's always great when they're conveniently placed near your cooking surface. But where exactly should you place them? You need to find balance between looks and comfort.
Kate Yakimchuk shelves interior tips House Design 23 September 2023
Herbs and spices help to avoid saturated fats: A new study on healthy dieting solutions
Researchers at Penn State have discovered a way to make popular American foods healthier without sacrificing taste. They replaced excess saturated fats, sugar, and salt in these foods with healthy herbs and spices.
Kate Yakimchuk research health herbs fats Cooking 15 September 2023
When your cinnamon isn't cinnamon at all: Learn more about cassia
When you buy cinnamon, you can sometimes buy something different without even knowing it - and it happens regularly! It's time to learn about cassia - a spice that often causes lots of mistakes, because of how similar it is to cinnamon.
Kate Yakimchuk cinnamon cassia Cooking 10 September 2023
Turmeric: Health Benefits
Turmeric has a spicy, resinous flavor with hints of ginger and orange. It is often used as the main ingredient in curries, which are used predominantly in Indian and Asian dishes.
Diana Dashkevich health food facts Cooking 9 September 2023
Anise: Growing and Care
Anise seeds as a seasoning are most often added to fruit soups. Anise is often used in baking, as well as in the preparation of pies, muffins, gingerbread, and cookies.
Diana Dashkevich anise gardening plants tips Garden 9 September 2023
Why orange and lemon zest is so healthy: Learn more about nutrients and antioxidants
You've probably seen lots of recipes that suggest using orange or lemon zest, but why? This colorful fruit peel actually contains plenty of useful and healthy elements, and it can also make your dishes more delicious.
Kate Yakimchuk zest fruits tips health Cooking 6 September 2023
Zira: Health Benefits
Zira contains dietary fiber, beta-carotene, vitamins B, A, C, E, K, as well as zinc, selenium, copper, manganese, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium.
Diana Dashkevich cooking health Cooking 5 September 2023
Salt: Benefit and Harm
Salt improves and accelerates the passage of nerve impulses and helps maintain the balance of the nervous system. With its lack, a depressed state of mind, depression, depression occur, and the innervation of the body worsens.
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Gardening Secrets: How to Grow Wasabi
Wasabi is a spicy seasoning served with rolls and other meat, fish, and vegetable dishes. It has a pronounced smell, reminiscent of radishes, a specific green tint and a sharp bright taste.
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You shouldn't count calories in spices: Pay attention to sauces instead
Even if you count calories and want to do everything perfectly, you shouldn't count calories in spices. Seasoning itself, such as salt, pepper, herbs, and spices, typically contains very few calories, and in most cases, these calorie amounts are negligible and not worth counting when tracking your daily calorie intake.
Kate Yakimchuk seasoning calories dieting Cooking 2 September 2023
You should eat spicy food in moderation: Pros and cons of spicy dishes
Hot spiced food, often flavored with ingredients like chili peppers and spices, can have both health benefits and potential drawbacks. Here's a balanced perspective on whether hot spiced food is healthy.
Kate Yakimchuk food peppers Cooking 1 September 2023
Miso Paste: What It Is and Health Benefits
Miso is a savory fermented soybean paste commonly used in Japanese cuisine. In pasta recipes, miso is used both as a seasoning and as one of the ingredients of the dish. Miso can be used as a dip or marinade, or it can be added to soup to give it a distinctive flavor and aroma.
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Spices that some people dislike: Why some of them aren't universal
While spices can add flavor, aroma, and depth to various dishes, not all spices are suitable for everyone's taste preferences, dietary restrictions, or health considerations. Some spices may be too intense, allergenic, or have specific effects on certain individuals. Here are some reasons why certain spices might not be suitable for everyone.
Kate Yakimchuk taste cooking Cooking 24 August 2023
Gardening Secrets: How to Grow Turmeric
Turmeric root is part of a monocotyledonous herbaceous plant from the Ginger family, the root of which contains a yellow dye and essential oils. The root is dried, ground to a powder and used as a seasoning. Turmeric is an ingredient in curry spices.
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