Are you a spice lover? Well if you are, we've rounded up some of our favorite recipes filled with sugar, spice, and everything nice (we included some savory dishes too, though!). Cold weather is perfect for indulging in some exotic and flavorful meals. We've included savory dishes like Greek-spiced shrimp as well as sweet, seasonal gingerbread cookies! Spiced Hot Buttered Rum Gingerbread Read more

If you love shore food like I do, then chances are, you're familiar with Old Bay seasoning. But what exactly is it, and how did it attain the cult status that it has today? Old Bay Seasoning is a proprietary spice mix that's become a seafood staple. The blend, which was named after the Chesapeake Bay, was first created in the 1940s by a Baltimore spice merchant, and soon became a popular Read more

Some ailments need the power of the medicine cabinet, but other times when you're not feeling that hot all you need to do is look toward the spice rack. Whether you're in a bad mood, can't stop coughing, nursing a hangover, or have post-workout soreness, here are four spices that can help you feel better —  no medicine required! What: Peppers When to use: When you're feeling down. Why: The Read more

If something you are eating (or drinking) needs a bit of a kick, don't turn to salt or sugar to do the trick, try adding some spices! Spices are not only lower in calories, but also offer a long list of health benefits including curbing hunger, strengthening muscles, boosting your brainpower, and improving your mood. A simple way to spice up your life is to start with your daily cuppa joe. Read more

This time of the year marks long-awaited warmer temperatures, extended days, and the sweet smell of springtime. Now that Spring has finally arrived and we can kiss our cabin fever blues away, there's another fever we have to contend with — Spring fever! Spring causes hormones to surge and our energy levels to burst from the seams, so why not add to the madness with a natural aphrodisiac Read more

Our 12 Days of Edible Gifts series is here! Over the next dozen days, we'll be sharing our favorite new homemade gifts for the holidays. Make them for loved ones as a budget-friendly heartfelt gift — but be sure to make extra to enjoy for yourself. First up: the easiest edible gift of all, an all-purpose spice rub that comes together in one single, five-second step. Think of this rub as a magic Read more