If you dry an herb and powder it, is it now a spice?

Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting to dip your paintbrush onto the herb-n-spice palette, I hope the following will answer any questions you ... read more

The difference between an herb and a spice is purely a culinary one, not a botanical distinction. So dried marjoram is still an herb, as are thyme, tarragon, rosemary and oregano. Pepper is a spice. It’s derived from the berry of a flowering vine. read more

Herbs lend flavor to bland foods and enhance foods with stronger flavor profiles and grinding those herbs to a powder helps release the flavors. In some recipes, even minced dried herbs may be too large for the dish's texture. read more

To best preserve the flavor of dried herbs and spices, do not crumble or powder until the herb or spice is needed for use. Of course, the exception would be any herbs needed for pre-mixed herb and spice blends as those must be crumbled in order to mix well. read more