The Pinch: A Spice Blog

Is Chili a Soup?

Is Chili a Soup?

Humans are naturally curious. We wouldn’t look at the ocean and think, “Water can be a road” if we weren’t. It’s also why many people...
Origin Stories: Who Invented Chili?

Origin Stories: Who Invented Chili?

Whether you like your chili spicy, savory, or sweet (yes, that’s a thing), this comfort dish is an American staple. But how exactly did chili...
To Sweet or to Savory? That Is the Question. How Will You Lebküchen?

To Sweet or to Savory? That Is the Question. How Will You Lebküchen?

Lebküchen often brings images of baked goods decked out in sugar, chocolate, or decorated with almonds to mind. Lebküchen is, after all, the quintessential Christmas...