Long thought to be a symbol of courage, thyme has been used by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans (who are credited with spreading it throughout Europe) for culinary, spiritual and medicinal purposes. Today, thyme is widely used throughout the United States, Europe, northern Africa, the Middle East and even the Caribbean. Thyme has a gentle flavor and will not overpower other flavors. It pairs especially well with lamb, tomato and egg dishes and is a common ingredient in stews an za'atar.
Spices and herbs should be stored away from light, heat and moisture. However, storing spices in the refrigerator or freezer may actually shorten their shelf life and they risk picking up other food odors. In general, whole spices have a longer shelf life than ground spices. Depending on the spice and how well it is stored, a good rule of thumb is six months to a year for powdered spices and longer for whole spices and seeds. The best way to determine if your spices or herbs are still fresh is to close your eyes and sniff – if you cannot immediately tell what the herb or spice is, toss it!
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