Happy New Year from The Spicecast! This holiday season, learn about the rhizome that could potentially replace cloves in your recipes, and why it might not be a good guard against the Black Plague. soundcloud.com/thespicecast... #podcast #spicy

Happy Thanksgiving, from our table to yours! Tune into Spice Oddities to learn all about the culinary and medicinal uses for a seasonal delight, turkey berry 🦃 🍒 From Jamaica to Thailand and beyond, this nightshade will grow nearly anywhere. soundcloud.com/thespicecast... #podcast #spicy

Last month: lemon balm. This month: lemon verbena! Learn all about this South American Spice Oddity on this month's episode 🍋 soundcloud.com/thespicecast... #podcast #spicy

Do you know the original meaning of the name Melissa? Listen to this month's Spice Oddities episode, all about lemon balm, to find out! soundcloud.com/thespicecast... #podcast #spicy

Have you ever seen salad burnet? This striking herb goes well in fatty sauces or in summer beverages. Learn more: soundcloud.com/thespicecast... #podcast #spicy PC Stefan.lefnaer - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?...

🚨 Attention, lemon balm enjoyers! 🚨 Have you ever tried Moldavian dragonhead? It's described as similar to lemon balm, but a little minty as well. Sounds delicious in tea or lemonade! Learn more on this month's Spice Oddities episode soundcloud.com/thespicecast... #podcast #spicy

Will this be our (alphabetically) last episode ever?? Tune in to learn about this month's spice oddity, zedoary! soundcloud.com/thespicecast... #podcast #spicecast

This month's Spice Oddity is ajwain! Join Reuben for a brief look into how this plant is used as both a spice and an herb, primarily in South Asia and the Middle East. Also included: some health warnings about ajwain consumption. soundcloud.com/thespicecast... #podcast #spicy

What does being a spice collector mean to you? In her latest book, The Spice Collector's Cookbook, Vina Patel shares her approach with simple, healthy recipes from a variety of cuisines. Join Dee and Reuben for an engaging conversation with Vina Patel! soundcloud.com/thespicecast... #podcast #spicy

Are you in need of some sage advice? Check out this month's Herb Blurb, where Dee and Reuben discuss culinary and medicinal uses for sage, sage's place in history and pop culture, and more! This common herb has lots of wisdom to offer 🍃 soundcloud.com/thespicecast... #podcast #spicy

Join Dee and Reuben for the first ever co-hosted episode of Spice Oddities! This one is focused on Korean mugwort, which is also known as Japanese mugwort and is useful both in traditional medicine and in cooking. https://buff.ly/419bvcS #podcast #spicy

What does spice mean to you? On this episode, Reuben speaks with Joshua about his experience with horticulture, with wild plants, and as a home cook. The conversation touches on scent memory, favorite cookbooks, Joshua's soup kitchen, and more! #podcast #spicy

Vietnamese balm falls somewhere on the spectrum between mint and lemon balm, and is a delicious part of Vietnamese cuisine! Join Reuben for a quick look at this unusual herb and its culinary uses. #podcast #spicy