Open a drawer or cabinet in any kitchen in the U.S., and you’re likely to find several jars of dried herbs and spices. Jessica Clark, a mother of two from Lincoln, Neb., says she uses them so often ...

Herbs and spices—like sage, nutmeg, thyme, and basil—are plant-based substances a person can use to flavor their food. These flavorings also have various nutrients that may help improve symptoms of ...

Being a brand-new Master Gardener, I wanted to participate in the Sandusky-Ottawa County Master Gardener Volunteer program by writing an article for the newspaper. After I agreed to provide an article ...

Herbs and spices can transform dull, bland food into a delicious dish, but many also come with some unexpected health benefits. Beyond adding complex flavor to a variety of ingredients, many herbs and ...

Kidney-friendly herbs and spices offer a flavorful way to enhance meals while supporting overall health. Incorporating ...

SAN ANTONIO — If you're looking to elevate a drink, sometimes the best ingredients to use are growing right outside. Adding herbs to cocktails and beer requires a deft hand and creative approach.

Herb and spice rubs are easy to make — in fact, you probably have all the ingredients to make one or more rubs in your spice cabinet right now. A simple example would be to mix in such herbs and thyme ...

My wife, Peggy, cultivates basil plants in her small garden plot adjacent to our front door every June. By mid-July, fat, sassy basil bushes tower over rosemary, thyme and hot pepper plants. Flowers ...

For a food enthusiast, few regions outrank the South of France. With a gorgeous sun-drenched coastline and a temperate Mediterranean climate, some of the best-known French dishes hail from the South.