coffee mill, or food processor with the milling attachment) and allowed to cool before being ground. Dropping whole spices into a spoon of hot oil will also release their essential oils.

Whole spices last longer than ground ... Never throw spices in the freezer and always make sure measuring spoons are completely dry before dipping them into a spice or herb container.

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