Question: 1. what is the difference between herbs and spices how are they similar?
Answer: Herbs are the leaves of the plant, while spices come from the roots, bark, and seeds. Essentially, any part of the plant that is not a leaf and can be used for seasoning would fall into the spice category. Some plants have both: like cilantro (the leaves) and coriander (the seeds of the cilantro plant).