On this edition of Spice Oddities, hear about Alexanders, the celery-like herb that fed medieval Europe for centuries before quietly disappearing from most kitchens. Spice Oddities is a shorter-form…
On this Spice Oddities episode, learn about the licorice-scented, candy-worthy garden angelica, a plant you've probably tasted without knowing it. Spice Oddities is a shorter-form series that…
On this episode of Spice Oddities, Reuben talks about the tonka bean, a legume that has been used as a substitute for vanilla. Briefly learn about the history of and culinary uses for this strong,…
On this episode of Spice Oddities, Reuben discusses njangsa, the seed of the ricinodendron tree. Listen for a brief explanation of njangsa use in cooking, medicine, and pop culture. Spice Oddities is…
On this edition of Spice Oddities, Reuben talks about quassia, a neotropical, bitter plant that can be used both as an herb and as a spice. Learn about the history and varied uses for quassia in this…
On this episode of Spice Oddities, Reuben discusses musk mallow, a versatile plant that can be used both as an herb and as a spice. Learn about the many and varied uses for musk mallow in this…
Happy new year from The Spicecast! On this edition of Spice Oddities, Reuben explores mastic, the dried resin of a tree in the cashew family. The episode focuses on culinary uses for mastic and also…
In this second installment of The Herb Blurb, Reuben is joined by special guest Kayla to discuss oregano in all of its forms. The show goes into oregano in cooking, medicine, and pop culture, as well…
On this episode of Spice Oddities, Reuben highlights paracress, a plant in the aster family that is used as an herb and as a spice. The episode focuses on various culinary and medicinal uses for…
On this episode of The Spicecast, Reuben is joined by special guests Nick and Stephen to talk about The Spice Melange (commonly known as spice), a fictional substance from the Dune universe. The show…
