They're all colorful historical nicknames that different cultures have given the powerful spice asafetida—known as hing across South Asia—in an effort to capture its famously pungent aroma.

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As we enter what some call pumpkin spice season, baking spice — such as cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, star anise, cardamom and nutmeg — are front of mind. Often associated with desserts in the ...

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As we enter what some call pumpkin spice season, baking spices - such as cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, star anise, cardamom and nutmeg - are front of mind. Often associated with desserts in the ...