Spices are the aromatic components of tropical plants traditionally used for seasoning foods or the dried seeds or fruits of temperate plants used in the same way. Spices are the buds, barks, roots, berries and aromatic seeds that are harvested for use in flavoring. Herbs are the leaves of plants , so if we use coriander leaves, we call them herbs, but if we use coriander seeds, we say we use a spice. Even the tiny filaments of saffron are called spice. Saffron is the stigma that is picked by hand from a small purple crocus made of cashmere. Typical examples of spices are cloves, cinnamon, turmeric, peppercorns, vanilla, cumin, coriander, dill and fennel. How to use spices By using spice blends that complement each other, complex flavors can be created. Some spices are used for their taste while others are used for their flavor. The phase in which spices are put into a dish can make a big difference. Typically, they give flavor when added at the beginning of the cooking process, ...