
How to Make Pure Cacao Extract from Scratch
Learn how to make chocolate extract at home with just cacao nibs and vodka. This DIY chocolate extract recipe adds rich, deep flavor to your favorite recipes.

How to Make Spice Blends At Home
Learn how to create fresh, flavorful DIY spice blends with tips on tools, sourcing, storage, and recipes for taco seasoning, garam masala, and more.

Uses For Curry Leaves
If you're looking for a way to elevate your cooking, consider adding curry leaves to your spice cabinet. Many folks are surprised when to learn that curry leaves are not at all related to curry powder and while they can work together, curry leaves are used to incorporate flavor in different ways.

How to Make Mastic Syrup
Mastic Syrup is a simple syrup made with a sweetener, mastiha (AKA: mastic tears, mastic gum), water, and sometimes citrus. Though not a commonly used ingredient, dishes are transformed from good to an unexpected sort of phenomenality when it is. Learn how to make mastic syrup in this article.

What Does Sweet Paprika Taste Like?
Paprika boasts a wide range of flavor notes, heat levels, and even colors. This article breaks down the varying flavor components and the reasons why different paprika varieties take on their own unique flavors.

Does Saffron Change the Taste of Food?
Saffron has been a coveted ingredient in culinary traditions around the world for centuries. Known for its vibrant color and unique flavor profile, saffron is a spice derived from the Crocus sativus flower, but how exactly does it impact the flavor of dishes? Let's find out!