But the FDA has linked safrole, a major component of sassafras oil, to cancer in animal studies, leading to the ban of sassafras oil in commercial food products. But you will still occasionally ...

Its unique flavor came from the sassafras tree originally, but in 1960 the FDA banned sassafras oil saying it was carcinogenic. An extract is used now. From the beginning it was a popular drink ...

Gumbo is a Cajun and creole specialty throughout the state of Louisiana. It's a thick, stew-like dish with several ...

Folk magic goes by many names in the Appalachian Mountains: root work, granny magic, kitchen witchery, Braucherei, witchcraft ...

It’s a flavorful, slow-cooked dish typically made with a combination of meat or seafood, vegetables and a deeply seasoned ...

This article explores how to add a touch of warmth and comfort to your morning routine with sassafras oil, providing a fresh take on familiar favorites. Adding just a drop or two of sassafras oil ...

Smoke brought firefighters to Timmer’s meat market, 135 Washington St., in Manistee. They arrived and found smoke pouring ...