January is a great time to go through your spices and dried herbs and discard those that have been on your shelf for several years-or longer! Herbs and spices don’t go bad, however, they do lose their vibrant flavor, potency and color. Here’s how you can test them. Take a pinch and crush and rub in the palm of your hand-do they still give off their aroma or seem dull and lifeless?
It’s best to store your herbs and spices in a dark, cool cupboard away from heat and light in tightly sealed, non-porous containers (glass is best).
Start the year off cooking with herbs and spices that will create exciting flavors in the dishes you cook.
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