When cold temperatures come, it means one thing: Staying warm. It’s the perfect time for sweaters, extra-thick socks, cozy blankets, and mugs of hot tea. And, it’s also an ideal time to reach for the spices in your spice rack that bring the heat to dishes.
Spices come from the root, bark, seed, or dried fruit of a plant or seed. They contain essential oil, and this is where spices get their flavors. Interestingly, many spices have the same oils only in varying amounts, and…