Whether you’re whipping up a birthday cake or getting ready to host a small dinner party, using fresh spices makes all the difference. But if you’ve ever reached into the spice cabinet and pulled out ...

Spices don't typically go bad past their expiration date — but they do lose flavor and potency. Whole spices will outlast ground ones and can be good for as long as four years when stored properly. To ...

If you've ever stared down a jar of cinnamon wondering, "Do spices expire?" We've got bad news—and an easy solution. Plenty of items in your pantry will keep fresh for an eternity. Honey, for example, ...

If you’ve ever been puzzled by the taste of your final dish — muted, barely-there flavors instead of a punchy, party-in-your-mouth kind of experience — stale spices might be to blame. So exactly how ...

Spices really add a kick to food when cooking. The right dosage is key. But how long do spices actually retain their flavor? Are spices still edible after they expire? And could they even become toxic ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. How do spices get their flavor? — Liam, age 6, ...

This post originally appeared in Pantry Goals on Food52. We are all guilty of it. Go home right now and open your spice drawer, or cabinet, or box, or what have you. Check the expiration dates. Odds ...

Years of culinary experimentation have taught me that the right mix of herbs and spices is key to so many dishes. The Middle Eastern lexicon of flavors, particularly from Turkey, has been essential to ...