Cumin is my favorite. Followed by garlic and most of the hot peppers.
More than that though, I like a lot of ethnic blends. Curries, Garam Masala, Berbere etc.
I will not eat anything with Fennel in it.
"The people hate the lizards and the lizards rule the people." "Odd," said Arthur, "I thought you said it was a democracy." "I did," said Ford, "it is." "So," said Arthur, hoping he wasn't sounding ridiculously obtuse, "why don't the people get rid of the lizards?" "It honestly doesn't occur to them. They've all got the vote, so they all pretty much assume that the government they've voted in more or less approximates the government they want." "You mean they actually vote for the lizards." "Oh yes," said Ford with a shrug, "of course." "But," said Arthur, going for the big one again, "why?" "Because if they didn't vote for a lizard, then the wrong lizard might get in."
March 25, 2021, 04:01 PM
SHOOTIN BLANKS
Dried: Going with Thyme. Just a pain in the butt to work with fresh. Tarragon a close second. Herb: Garlic. I also like to use celery. The leafy portions get nice and sweet when sautéed or in soups. Baking: A fresh sticky stinky vanilla bean.
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March 25, 2021, 07:45 PM
OttoSig
Non fresh spice gonna go with cumin.
Fresh herb gotta be cilantro.
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March 25, 2021, 07:50 PM
bald1
quote:
Originally posted by OttoSig: Fresh herb gotta be cilantro.
I'm one of those in the low percent group that finds cilantro tastes like licking a bar of soap. Yuk.
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March 25, 2021, 08:03 PM
flashguy
quote:
Originally posted by bald1:
quote:
Originally posted by OttoSig: Fresh herb gotta be cilantro.
I'm one of those in the low percent group that finds cilantro tastes like licking a bar of soap. Yuk.
Me, too.
flashguy
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March 25, 2021, 09:09 PM
OttoSig
quote:
Originally posted by bald1:
quote:
Originally posted by OttoSig: Fresh herb gotta be cilantro.
I'm one of those in the low percent group that finds cilantro tastes like licking a bar of soap. Yuk.
I have the same reaction to celery. One tiny piece in a dish and its all I taste.
10 years to retirement! Just waiting!
March 26, 2021, 09:56 AM
smschulz
quote:
Originally posted by OttoSig:
quote:
Originally posted by bald1:
quote:
Originally posted by OttoSig: Fresh herb gotta be cilantro.
I'm one of those in the low percent group that finds cilantro tastes like licking a bar of soap. Yuk.
I have the same reaction to celery. One tiny piece in a dish and its all I taste.
Cilantro has amazing flavor in a lot of things especially eggs and Mesican Food.
March 26, 2021, 10:30 AM
NavyGuy
I like most all spices except garlic and onion powder. I get a chemical taste with these and it's very easy to overdo as they are very concentrated. We use fresh when possible.
After watching a bunch of Chef John's Youtube videos, I'm using more Cayenne then I used to.
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-D.H. Lawrence
March 26, 2021, 10:44 AM
tacfoley
Pappy's.
All you need in one container.
We buy it in our local Fred's in Eugene and bring to back here.
Last time we came back to UK the TSA guy in PDX asked what we had in our backpacks. I emptied out my usual travel companion [a stuffed vulture] and a one pound jar of Pappy's. He looked at it VERY suspiciously and demanded that I open it right there to check that it was what it said on the label. I noted that HE wouldn't touch it - I had to do the whole checking thing. It was a factory-sealed jar, BTW.
I opened it, while he cringed - yes, really - and stuck my finger in an licked it off.
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiice.
Having seen that I didn't suddenly start eating my own hands, or pulling my eyes out, or run around nekkid eating people, he grudgingly allowed that it might well actually be Pappy's after all.
Amazingly, he'd never heard of it.This message has been edited. Last edited by: tacfoley,
March 26, 2021, 11:14 AM
Pipe Smoker
^^^^^^^ I’ve never heard of Pappy's. Would you describe it please? A web search brings up barber shops.
ETA: Is this what you’re talking about?
Pappy's Choice Seasonings - Original. Perfect for bbq and smoked brisket…
