Herbs & Spices

Deep Dive into Herbs and Spices with The Okayest Cook In this episode of Okayest Cook, hosts Chris Whonsetler, Andy Heiser, and Corey Cole dive deep into the world of herbs and spices. The team begins with a humorous discussion about the etymology of 'herbs' and transitions into a variety of topics including favorite spice blends, the shelf life of spices, and the differences between herbs and spices. They also share personal recipes, such as Chris's basil pesto, and offer tips on making custom spice mixes at home. The episode wraps up with a discussion on global spice blends and how to experiment with different flavors. Throughout, the hosts provide insights on how to store, use, and appreciate the nuances of spices in cooking. Cody Tries Stuff herb ranking video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7UmgpFpJy2/?igsh=ZmMzbXU3bGN1Z2Ex AI Generated ‘Chapters’ 00:00 Introduction and Random Banter 00:23 Recording and Social Media Mentions 01:10 Host Introductions and Missing Member 01:42 Skyblast Question: Smell vs. Taste 03:54 Discussion on Herbs and Spices 04:00 Cooking with Herbs: Duck Sauce 04:54 Sweet Corn and Other Notable Meals 07:30 Instagram Chefs and Gear Talk 08:48 Ranking Herbs and Spices 10:22 Gardening and Growing Herbs 24:35 Herbs vs. Spices: Definitions and Uses 31:35 Exploring Complex Spice Ash 32:17 Experimenting with Spice Mixes 34:01 The Art of Making Taco Seasoning 35:13 Diving into Mushroom Flavors 37:22 Creating Custom Spice Mixes 43:03 Exploring International Flavors 48:01 Shelf Life of Spices 52:30 Final Thoughts and Tips More at OkayestCook.com Connect with us on Instagram @Okayest_Cook And facebook.com/AnOkayestCook Video feed on YouTube.com/@OkayestCook Crew: Chris Whonsetler Email: [email protected] Web: ChrisWhonsetler.com Instagram: @FromFieldToTable & @WhonPhoto Andy Heiser Email: [email protected] Web: RakeDevelopment.com Instagram: @andheiser Corey Cole Email: [email protected] Web: CoreyRCole.com Instagram: @ruggedhunter