Alton Brown poses at a Food Network holiday appearance. - Noam Galai/Getty Images If you want to make food with flavor, you'd better have a well-stocked spice rack. A few shakes of cumin or smoked ...

Spices are such an important part of cooking. As important as selecting the right one for your dish, though, is ensuring the jar you reach for is at its best — or at least as close to it as you can ...

Spices can be a healthy way to add flavor and color to your favorite recipes. How you store them can make a big difference in their shelf life, flavor and color. To keep spices in top shape, store ...

Is it time to pitch your thyme? If it is older than a year, the answer is yes. The same goes for most other spices. And major-league foodies say spices should be used within six months for optimum ...

Did you know that more than 200 million pounds of spices are consumed annually? Spices are what make our food exotic, savory, and flavorful. Storing spices properly will help you bring out the best ...

Spices really add a kick to food when cooking. The right dosage is key. But how long do spices actually retain their flavor?