RIGHT IN the heart of Jerusalem’s Old City lies the centuries-old Suq El-Attarine, or spice merchants’ market. Whether you head there by descending the stairs past Damascus Gate or navigating the ...

Smell test: Rub a pinch between your fingers and sniff. The spices should emit a strong, vibrant aroma. A weak or nonexistent ...

Typically associated with the cuisines of India, Mexico, North Africa and the Middle East , the technique of ‘blooming’ spices typically involves using heat to activate the dormat flavours of whole or ...

Using more spices and herbs are great ways to reduce salt in your diet. First, however, they need to be flavorful, hence fresh. A great habit to get into is to date any newly purchased spice with a ...

Vikas Khanna is a Michelin Starred Chef who has recently been appointed as ambassador for VAHDAM India's new range of spices. “I think it’s pure destiny,” Michelin-star Chef Vikas Khanna said in a ...

Fragrant, bold-flavored tinctures are the secret to elevating cocktails. If you're not sure how to make or use them, we asked ...

Because dried whole and powdered spices don’t wilt, blacken or mould, they appear ageless. Which is why that rubber ...

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 ...