Flavor of the world

Chapter 1

The Quest for Pepper and Gold

Chapter 2

The Science of Heat and Aroma

Chapter 3

Harvesting the Most Expensive Spices

Ch 2 · The Science of Heat and Aroma

alicecooks World Spices Heat Aroma

When spices start to warm, (Oh, their aromas transform!)

alicecooks The chemistry behind why ginger settles your stomach

alicecooks How the Scoville scale measures a pepper's heat

BETA

alicecooks Sort each spice by its origin to discover where your favorite flavors come from.

alicecooks Why chili peppers evolved to taste spicy to mammals

alicecooks Why some people think cilantro tastes like soap