Although smoking ground mixed spice is not recommended, there have been no documented cases of any harmful effects from the inhalation of its smoke upon combustion. While other substitutes may provide a safer alternative for the use of ground mixed spice in pumpkin pie spice, often, people are left with little alternative (when faced with dire circumstances). To evaluate whether its use is appropriate in your household, you should first consult a physician. Side effects include sleep walking, paralysis, among other neurological dysfunctions, and vague and irrelevant dreams.
Ground ginger is probably the most important ingredient in spice cake. The ginger comes through more than any other spice in the cake. However, it is generally very tolerable at the same time. Spice cake without ginger is not spice cake.
No. Allspice is the same as pimentoberry. The ground spice is used in both savory and sweet dishes. Pickling spice is a blend of different spices, which can include allspice.
Yes, ginger root and ginger are the same thing. Ginger root is the underground part of the ginger plant that is commonly used as a spice in cooking.
probably. my guess is that ginger root is the whole thing, and ground ginger would be chopped up/finely ground ginger root.
Yes, ginger and ginger root refer to the same thing. Ginger is a flowering plant whose underground stem, known as ginger root, is commonly used as a spice in cooking and for its medicinal properties.
No. Ground ginger is simply ginger, dried and ground, as the name suggests. Crystallized ginger is ginger that has been preserved through cooking and blending with syrup and sugar.
No, All Spice is not the same as Five Spice. All Spice is a combination of different spices. Five Spice is ground dried berry.
Turmeric is the spice that is a fleshy rhizome related to ginger. Both belong to the same botanical family, Zingiberaceae, and have a similar appearance with a bright orange color when ground into a powder. Turmeric is commonly used for its earthy flavor and vibrant color in cooking and traditional medicine.
No. Crushed ginger is 'wet'. Ground Ginger is a powder. They are not the same thing. You can substitute but would need to change quantities and the taste would be different.
I was searching the net for this precise answer - I found your question before I found the answer! Anyway, if you're still looking for an answer I found another website that said a whole nutmeg yield 2 to 3 teaspoons of ground nutmeg.
Neither, all three are individual members of the same Cucurbitaceae family of vine growing plants.
Hm....Last year '07 it came out in mid sept. Maybe it'll be the same this year. I can't wait til the pumpkin spice frapp to come out. been wanting it since May!!! I stopped by my local Starbucks this morning (9/1; I live in San Diego). They were handing out samples of Pumpkin Spiced Lattes