Tag: herbs and spices

Herbs and spices are the heart of every dish. Therefore, you shouldn't just buy any old thing. Why?   Take cardamom for example. It's on the pricier side of spices, and it's completely worth it. Why?   Because it can transform anything into a fully flavorful dish and a little bit goes a long way. You can add a sprinkle of powdered cardamom to anything from plain white rice to basic sugar cookies to create a completely new, highly flavorful dish. But what if you find it cheaper?   I am all about saving money. I plan my budget out and try my  best to stick to it. To save money, I raise many of my own veggies, only buy meats that are on sale or in a particular price bracket, and rarely purchase things on an impulse. Herbs and spices are a bit of an exception.   Herbs and spices need to be dried well, stored, and used frequently to maintain freshness. If not, your dish will suffer. Sure, food...