What's your favorite spice?
By sadgirl_1958
@sadgirl_1958 (1088)
United States
February 27, 2007 11:51pm CST
I love to spice up my food - salt and pepper are so bland and there are some really great spices and herbs out there to make those dishes really burst with flavor. My favorite spice is paprika. I love the extra zing - particularly if it is dark, dark red - making it extra hot. What's your favorite spice and why?
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@spikey_monkey (759)
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1 Mar 07
I add spice (and garlic) to almost everything I eat. I usually add loads fresh cillis -birds eye ones usually, sometime bottles of extremely spicy sause- such as colon blow, dried chillis or chilli powder. Im truly addicted.
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@spikey_monkey (759)
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5 Mar 07
I think it is cast iron, I dont really find things spicy anymore. I know there are some health benefit to eating chilli, however I eat so much of it Im sure it must be bad.
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@ihsanul_aniq (1118)
• Malaysia
1 Mar 07
LOL first of all :) sorry in advance. I don't know much about cooking that is why i don't know also about what make good taste of the cooks especially spice. If it goes for me, i just know how to make instant food like "maggi" :) it's noodle kind, just wrap the cover, wrap small package inside and fill with hot water :) tadaaa my favorite late night supper while mylotting....about the spice, hmmm i wonder maybe i will check letter lol...don't get mad at me sadgirl, i just don't have any idea about the topic, but i love to post :)
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@sadgirl_1958 (1088)
• United States
2 Mar 07
Oh dear! I wish I was there and I could teach you a few basics to cooking. I think noodles are fine - but you need more to eat than just that! :)
@ihsanul_aniq (1118)
• Malaysia
2 Mar 07
:) even my mother not willing to teach me about it (actually she have if i want to) but you offering me....someday sadgirl....
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@sadgirl_1958 (1088)
• United States
2 Mar 07
I think men, once they learn cooking - tend to be very excellent cooks. Especially if it becomes a hobby or interest.
@sadgirl_1958 (1088)
• United States
2 Mar 07
Cinnamon is right up there for me as well. In fact, many times in stews and such I use paprika, cinnamon, and parsley. The combo works together nicely.
@imsilver (1665)
• Canada
1 Mar 07
Garlic and rosemary are the two spices that I absolutely have to have in my kitchen. I normally grow my own rosemary and right now I have fresh garlic, a jar of minced garlic and garlic salt. They just add such a good flavour to everything. And the benefits are so good :)
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@sadgirl_1958 (1088)
• United States
2 Mar 07
Garlic is one of my personal favorities. I haven't used rosemary much. What do you use it in mainly?
@25th_Stargazer (887)
• Philippines
2 Mar 07
Cayenne pepper is my favorite. My meal is not complete without it. Aside from stimulating my appetite I learned that cayenne helps in improving blood flow. Some compounds in cayenne increases the body's heat production thereby increasing the rate of metabolism especially for fats and carbohydrates. But sometimes I also control using it because I believe that anything that you take in excess has a side effect.
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@sadgirl_1958 (1088)
• United States
2 Mar 07
Cayenne pepper does have healing properties - as do many spices. It is also good for indigestion - despite many naysayers that think it should be avoided by those with ulcers or stomach upset. Moderation is a good idea - but as some spices (especially those used in curried dishes) have medicinal uses as well - it could be used more liberaly - especially for persons who are in need of it.
@jyotirmoy1982 (45)
• India
7 Mar 07
Well out here in India we have innumerable number of spices. The spices that are used in cooking change according to the region you are in. But we Bengalis are champions in using spices. My favourite spice is pepper. If you can use pepper in a proper way it gives great taste to the food.
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@sadgirl_1958 (1088)
• United States
7 Mar 07
As you know, I am a lover of Bangladeshi foods and by far the curries made by Bengalis is the very best! Perhaps I am just a bit in favor that direction. Spices used in curries are not only delicious but are also excellent for the health.
@sadgirl_1958 (1088)
• United States
1 Mar 07
I like garlic powder - but avoid the salt. I try to avoid salt products to keep my blood pressure in check.
@comedyaddict (772)
• Canada
1 Mar 07
She's a very tasty spice from the UK group The Spice Girls... or that what I think they are referring too ;)
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@sadgirl_1958 (1088)
• United States
1 Mar 07
Oh My! *Blush* I guess I am out of the loop on that one! I have never really looked at the Spice Girls - or paid much attention to them in the media. I have a love for a bit of the more older - classic rock music. Give me Van Morrison any day of the week!
@sadgirl_1958 (1088)
• United States
1 Mar 07
I have never heard of this spice before. What do you use it in and what does it taste like?
@comedyaddict (772)
• Canada
28 Feb 07
Saffron is my favorite.. I've only ever bought it once since it is fairly pricy, but add a little to some rice and it makes an amazing rice dish...
My normal favorite that I use often is chillies and curry. I love making a nice chicken Thai curry.. and the hotter the better! And if you have this with the saffron rice... it becomes amazing!
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@sadgirl_1958 (1088)
• United States
1 Mar 07
I also like curries - mainly from the Indian sub-continent - I do love Thai food - as well. Saffron is an amazing herb. It actually grows in Minnesota. I agree it is expensive - a little goes a long way - and it is one of those herbs you use for "special occasions."
