The Pinch: A Spice Blog

I Wanna Moroccan Roll All Night (And Eat Tagine Every Day)

I Wanna Moroccan Roll All Night (And Eat Tagine Every Day)

Morocco is known for the famed Sahara Desert, exquisite architecture, and flavorful dishes, including couscous, chicken bastilla, and tagine. With contrasting flavors deep in color...
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...
RawSpiceBar Thanksgiving Guide - More Flavor and Less Stress

RawSpiceBar Thanksgiving Guide - More Flavor and Less Stress

Here is our guide to ensuring you get the most flavor and least amount of stress this Thanksgiving. Get the Guide Monday/Tuesday Monday and Tuesday...
Taking a Closer Look at Tandoori: Keep Calm and Spice On

Taking a Closer Look at Tandoori: Keep Calm and Spice On

Every cook has wondered what makes a dish so delicious. By understanding the flavor palate and makeup of tandoori, you are well on your way...
History of Tandoori: Take a Trip Down Tandoori Lane

History of Tandoori: Take a Trip Down Tandoori Lane

If you have been lucky enough to eat at an authentic Indian restaurant or cracked open a cookbook filled with Indian cuisine, then you most...
Love of Arrabiata: I Want Some Amore

Love of Arrabiata: I Want Some Amore

Italian food isn’t usually known for being spicy. But in the Southern regions of “the Boot” they rely on Italian red chili peppers—pepperoncino—in many dishes. They say pepperoncino is good for its heart-healthy properties and it also has aphrodisiac effects. Spicy!   Gushing Over Rome If you’re looking...
History of Arrabiata: What You Arrabiata Know

History of Arrabiata: What You Arrabiata Know

If you’re lucky enough to have an Italian grandma, you know the delicious aroma of Arrabiata sauce filling her kitchen. She was a human measuring...
A Chimichurri for Every Occasion

A Chimichurri for Every Occasion

Like our Za'atar Blend, Chimichurri’s superpower is to make just about anything taste better. So much so, Chimichurri can be the perfect complement to any meal of the day, any time...
granulated-garlic-vs-garlic-powder

Granulated Garlic vs. Garlic Powder

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...
Making Ribs Is as Easy as 3-2-1

Making Ribs Is as Easy as 3-2-1

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...
Paprika; The Ultimate Dry Rub Must-Have

Paprika; The Ultimate Dry Rub Must-Have

Photo by Tina Dawson on Unsplash You know you need a dry rub, you know you love a dry rub, but what makes a good...
Memphis BBQ; Everything You Need to Know, and More...

Memphis BBQ; Everything You Need to Know, and More...

Photo by Heidi Kaden on Unsplash   Memphis has been long-credited for its insanely delicious barbecue scene, but we realized that many people don’t actually...
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