Medieval Europe. Where unbathed, sword-wielding knights ate rotten meat, thought the Earth was flat, defended chastity-belt wearing maidens, and tortured their foes with grisly gadgets. Except... this is more fiction than fact. So, where...

Homaro Cantu and Ben Roche come from Moto, a Chicago restaurant that plays with new ways to cook and eat food. But beyond the fun and flavor-tripping, there's a serious intent: Can we use new food technology for good?

When you take a bite of a hot pepper, your body reacts as if your mouth is on fire -- because that's essentially what you've told your brain! Rose Eveleth details the science and history behind spicy foods, giving insights into why some...

Join the #AnythingButPepper movement!

If you take a look at an ingredients list, odds are you'll find natural and artificial flavors somewhere in there. Turns out there's a whole science to making your pumpkin spice latte taste like pumpkin spice, or your potato chips taste...

Sam the Bat stopped by the fort today, and brought his famous pumpkin spice cookies! But what exactly is pumpkin spice?

People who live near the equator use more spices per recipe than people who live far from the equator. But that isn't for the reason you think. Spices and other plant ingredients have special powers that make them a truly magical superfood!

This World Cultures instructional video discusses how explorers from Europe ventured East to search for goods.

Herbs & Spices

These Spinach & Crepes are soft and stuffed with lemon chicken, spinach, almonds, and ricotta and served under a thick and creamy white sauce.

Beef stroganoff is one of our all-time favourite main meals. The creamy, tomato-ey sauce together with the tender beef provides the most sensational taste. Combine it with fluffy, well-seasoned mashed potatoes and you are on to a serious...

Howcast - Learn about hops, which are used in brewing beer at home, from home brewer Chris Cuzme in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn how to make a basic, all-purpose spice rub from Pork Barrel BBQ pitmasters Heath Hall and Brett Thompson in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn the difference between North Indian food and South Indian from cookbook author Maya Kaimal in this Howcast Indian food video.

Howcast - Learn how to make garam masala from cookbook author Maya Kaimal in this Howcast Indian food video.

Howcast - Learn how to cook spices and tomatoes for channa masala from cookbook author Maya Kaimal in this Howcast Indian food video.

Howcast - Learn how to cook spices and tomatoes for chicken curry from cookbook author Maya Kaimal in this Howcast Indian food video.

Howcast - Learn how to make tandoori chicken marinade from cookbook author Maya Kaimal in this Howcast Indian food video.

Howcast - Learn what makes turmeric a superfood from nutrition coach Lisa Neilsen in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn how to make peanut salsa from Brooklyn Taco Co. chef/owner Jesse Kramer in this Howcast video.

Howcast - While ramen noodles aren't unhealthy per se, they aren't packed full of vitamins either. But if you're a fan of these cheap, tasty noodles, there are ways to make the meal more balanced.

Howcast - Learn how to stir up a delicious and quick meal, using just about any ingredients.

Relieve stress and wrap your aches in warmth by making your own microwavable heating pad.

You don't have to bring poison into your home to get rid of bugs. Try one of these nontoxic killers.