Herbs, on the other hand, all come from the leaves of different plants ... dried basil can taste more similar to mint. Want more food knowledge? Sign up to our free newsletter where we're helping ...

Although spices and herbs have been used since ancient times, they are playing a new and important role in modern food preparation. They not only add unique flavors to our food, but contribute color ...

Supermarkets now sell a wide range of pre-cut and potted herbs. Pots of herbs last longer than cut herbs, but need to be cared for as houseplants. Speciality greengrocers often sell a wider range ...

This story appears in the September 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. In hopes of seeing why a peppercorn tastes peppery, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723) soaked one in water and put ...

Blends of different dried herbs, such as Herbes de Provence and ... away – they’re packed with flavour and belong in your food, not the bin. “Finely chopped and thrown in at the start ...