Spices

Posted on December 10, 2005

I am obsessed with flavor. And by flavor I mean poignant, memorable, recognizable tastes. I don’t know why, but everything I make has to “sing,” as an editor of mine always says.

I’ve noticed that there are a few things in my spice cabinet that get pulled out a lot. And it’s those spices that I use in different quantities with varying pairings to make all sorts of dishes.

First, there is my French Sea Salt. I bought it at Williams-Sonoma a few months ago and it’s from “ the island of Ré, off France’s Atlantic coast,” according to the little blurb on WS’s website. Nice big chucks of salt add a great flavor to just about everything. I use it instead of table salt, almost on a daily basis.

Secondly, there is my McCormick Barbecue Seasoning. It’s a powder form and virtually calorie free. But it tastes great. I love adding it to stir-fry or rice. But then, I am a barbecue junkie. I have no less than three varieties of the bottled version in my house at any given time.

Trader Joe’s Dried Basil is another favorite of mine. I use it mostly in sauces, but lately have found myself sprinkling it on meats and pastas too. I am thinking that I might create a little herb garden in my kitchen so I can use the fresh version more often, though. How hard could a little herb garden be to maintain?

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  1. Sarah on December 10th, 2005 4:49 pm

    One of my favorite spices is the whole foods’ seafood seasoning blend - it’s got dill and celery seed, tarragon and I think white pepper - great in chicken salad, oddly enough.

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