WASHINGTON — When Brandon Shapiro returned from a trip to Israel three years ago, the Bethesda-based chef developed an interest in spices — especially those he tasted on his travels. The more he ...

A wild flowering bush with very sour berries is the source of this vibrant spice. Those berries are dried, ground, then sifted to obtain what’s recognized as sumac spice across the Arab and ...

While older spices aren't unsafe to use, they can lead to uninspired, dull dishes that just aren't as vibrant and flavorful as they could be. By regularly checking your spices for freshness and ...

Spices aren’t for special occasions, and they’re not doing you any favors languishing in your kitchen cabinet. Whenever you’re seasoning with salt and pepper, that’s an opportunity to introduce a dry ...

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