The Pinch: A Spice Blog

Granulated and Powdered Garlic: Which to use? If there ever was a seasoning that people around the world avidly added to their dishes, it would be garlic. It is ever-present in both major and minor food cultures, as its irresistibly mouthwatering tas...

Traditionally, there's only one defining characteristic of Memphis barbecue, and that's pork. If you want to compete in Memphis barbecue, either at the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, or in the smaller Memphis Barbecue Ne...

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There is more than one type of pepper. Know the primary differences to use them effectively while cooking. A dish is never complete without its seasonings and spices. Pepper, one of the oldest spices in the world, is always a household and restaurant favorite. It was...

These cinnamon varieties have similarities, but also a lot of important differences. Are They Any Different? Read more

Second only to salt, black pepper is the world’s most widely used spice. It’s a major flavor component in the entire culinary world. Despite black peppercorns being a staple in the cupboard, there are actually many varieties of black pepperco...

Both cumin and turmeric are widely used in curry recipes but, they are very different from each other, contrary to what people might think. What is Cumin? Cumin Read more

Cardamom Pods vs. Cardamom Seeds Cardamom is a plant native to South East Asia and is well known for its pods and aromatic seeds. ...

What is Curry? "Curry" can mean several different things. It can refer to that classic British invention, a spice blend called 'curry powder', or to the 'curry' dish, referring to a number of saucy dishes flavored with curry powder or curry p...