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 ...

told through eight everyday products. Nearly 2,500 years ago, Arab traders told stories of the ferocious cinnamon bird, or cinnamologus. This large bird made its nest from delicate cinnamon sticks ...

Whether you love Mediterranean cuisine for the flavors, the health benefits or as part of your heritage, it’s a smart move to ...

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 ...

Herbs and spices have been widely valued for centuries, both for their healing properties and their flavor. Modern research has found evidence for numerous health benefits. This article reviews 10 ...

Uncover the ancient uses and medicinal properties of herbs and spices like pepper, salt, and ginger. Whether you’re wild about whoopie pie, can’t get enough cotton candy, or simply want s ...

Herbs and spices have been used by people around the world since ancient times for both culinary and medicinal purposes. In addition to adding flavor and nutrients to recipes, herbs and spices ...