Ingredient Guides

Spice Hunting: Pink Peppercorns

Spice Hunting: Asafoetida (Hing)

What to Do with Cocoa Nibs

Spice Hunting: A Guide to Paprika

Spice Hunting: Celery Seed

Nuts vs. Drupes: What's the Difference?

Where to Buy Thai Ingredients in New York City

Serious Heat: A Guide to Chile Substitutions

Speck, the Smoked Ham of Alto Adige

A smoked ham with a distinct, robust flavor, speck is the pride of Italy's Alto Adige.