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Spice was valuable long before anyone complained about grinding machines. In ancient Rome, black pepper was so precious that some used to exchange it for silver. Sri Lankan cinnamon trails were kept guarded as a secret. The great ocean voyages of Europe took place, primarily for the sake of ready access to a faster...

In an Indian kitchen, spices are more than just ingredients. They are what make your tadka smell so good, your sabzi feel so good, and your chai taste like home.  But most people don't know this until they've thrown away a few jars: spices don't "go bad" overnight; they lose their smell and flavor...