Welcome to the Spice Road Quest!

Over the next 12 months, I am going to be taking you on a journey as we explore 30 different spices, herbs, and blends that have made their way over oceans, across deserts, and passed from hand to hand via various trade routes.

Discovering the histories of some of these herbs and spices that date back hundreds, if not thousands, of years. How they became known and pivotal to cultures far away from their original region.

Not to mention food! I will also be sharing some recipes that highlight these wonderful and oftentimes exotic flavors.

Join me as we traverse the world to experience the flavors that define culinary cultures from across the globe.

Take a look below to see each herb, spice, and blend that we will be exploring and when it will post. I know there are so many more that are not included, but there is only so much time! If you have any spice, herb, or blend that was not included and would like to see it in a future post, drop it in the comments! Once 2026 is over, it doesn’t necessarily mean we have to stop wandering!

Be sure to check back for updates and more on your favorite flavors.