With options for dried, canned, and frozen food, you don’t always have to spring for fresh ingredients. Food preservation not ...

Thomas Klee/Shutterstock Dried herbs can be one of the most useful weapons in a home cook's (or professional chef's) arsenal. They're easy to store, last a long time, and are a great way to get a ...

Both fresh and dried herbs and spices provide us with a wide range of nutrients including vitamins and minerals. But it is the high level of antioxidants which provide the most health benefits.

But how long do dried herbs and spices last? According to Walker, a lot depends on how they are kept. First off, avoid storing them in glass jars in the light. “Part of the inspiration for ...

If stored improperly, oregano will lose its taste and can spoil if exposed to too much air, light, and moisture but these ...

They add flavour, aroma and colour to foods and have long been used for health and to preserve food, and in the case of garlic, even to ward off vampires. Both fresh and dried herbs and spices provide ...

Whole spices should be tossed after two to four years, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). "Whole spices, ...