A top-down view of a massive pile of Szechuan peppercorns - Orinoco-art/Getty Images The world of cocktails is incredibly vast and can be as simple or complex as you'd like. While some people prefer ...

The spice aisle can be a treasure trove for a home cook, but it can also be somewhat intimidating because of how many options there are to choose from — and how little the labels tell you about how to ...

Few seasonings capture the soul of Chinese cuisine quite like Five-Spice powder. Made from star anise, fennel seeds, cinnamon, Sichuan peppercorns, and cloves, this blend offers a balance of sweet, ...

Any food that can make your tongue tingle has got to be worth a taste. I'm not talking a seltzer-like zippiness or even a searing chili-like heat. I mean literally tingling because your tongue is at ...

It’s been almost three years since I brought a bag of Sichuan peppercorns into the office, and doled them out to an unsuspecting editorial staff. As everyone let the papery husks sit on their tongue ...

Unlock the Bold, Complex Flavors of Chinese Cuisine with This Iconic Spice Mix Chinese Five-Spice is one of those pantry staples that instantly transforms everyday dishes into something extraordinary.

Jaya Saxena is a former correspondent at Eater, and the series editor of Best American Food and Travel Writing. She explores wide ranging topics like labor, identity, and food culture. So of course, ...