Herbs & Spices

Herbs & Spices helps you know when to say when as you season meats and add that extra touch of spice to your vegetables.

Featured Article |  How to Plant and Store Garlic

Sure, you could buy garlic at the store. But it's just as easy to grow your own, and it keeps for months. Find out how to plant, harvest and store garlic. See more »

Basil Questions

Basil Questions

Basil is a key herb in pesto sauce. It can last up to five days, or can be dried or made into a paste and frozen for future use. Summer is the best time to buy fresh basil, because it is plentiful and cheap at farmers' markets. Read more about basil.

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Garlic Questions

Garlic Questions

Garlic is versatile and delicious. How do you store it and can you use it once you see green sprouts? Get your garlic questions answered and see recipe ideas with the help of this article.

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Herb Questions

Herb Questions

Need answers to your herb questions? Learn about herbes de Provence, Chinese five spice powder, and using dried herbs in place of fresh herbs. See how to make your own herbs and check out recipes.

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How to Plant and Store Garlic

How to Plant and Store Garlic

Sure, you could buy garlic at the store. But it's just as easy to grow your own, and it keeps for months. Find out how to plant, harvest and store garlic.

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Salt Questions

Salt Questions

Why do some dessert recipes call for salt? Is it really necessary to add the salt in there?. Discover answers to a variety of salt questions. This article sheds light on salt's use in desserts, salty soups, and reduced sodium foods.

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Spice Questions

Spice Questions

Spices are an important part of cooking. It is spices that give dishes, like pumpkin pie, their flavor. By adding spices to your food, you can quickly and easily enhance your favorite recipe. Find answers to your spice questions in this article.

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