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 ...

Whether you’re whipping up a birthday cake or getting ready to host a small dinner party, using fresh spices makes all the difference. But if you’ve ever reached into the spice cabinet and pulled out ...

If you’ve ever been puzzled by the taste of your final dish — muted, barely-there flavors instead of a punchy, party-in-your-mouth kind of experience — stale spices might be to blame. So exactly how ...

Spices can be a healthy way to add flavor and color to your favorite recipes. How you store them can make a big difference in their shelf life, flavor and color. To keep spices in top shape, store ...

It's more often than you think. Baking season is upon us, which means it’s time to check that spice cabinet. When’s the last time you used that apple pie spice? How about that nutmeg? Or cloves?

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 ...

Most people have spices sitting in their kitchen cupboards for years without knowing if they are still good to use. But have you ever wondered if your spices and herbs go bad? Unlike fresh foods that ...

Bina Mehta’s masala dabba, boxes used to store spices commonly used in Indian cooking. Photo courtesy of Bina Mehta The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by ...