Today is: National Herb and Spice Day
Herbs and spices are both seasonings, but are from different parts of plants and are processed differently. Spices are made from aromatic seeds, roots of plants, flowers, and bark, and are usually dried and crushed, although some, like ginger, may be used fresh. They are usually stronger in flavor than herbs because they are made from parts of plants that are crushed and high in essential oils. Examples are cloves, pepper, cinnamon, and cardamom. Herbs are leaves. Most, but not all, come from herbaceous plants, which lack woody stems. They can be chopped or whole, fresh or dried. Common examples are rosemary, thyme, basil, mint, rosemary, and marjoram. Herbaceous plants also produce spice seeds, which are "tiny aromatic fruits and oil-bearing seeds."
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