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Your favorite spice right now?

August 22, 2012 by Mary Frances 10 Comments

I’ve had so much fun writing a monthly spice column for www.Spice4Life.co.za based in Cape Town, South Africa, an “everything” site about life and all the good things it holds. I contribute an article each month about my favorite spice for their impressive audience of 2.9 million monthly visitors.

Since I was invited to contribute at the beginning of the year, with a debut on Valentine’s Day (how fitting for LOVE!) I’ve written about ginger, garlic, garam masala, sumac and now basil. Is there a spice you can’t get enough of as the days start to turn cooler? I’m not saying that summer is over, but this week is definitely not as hot as last.

Please help me choose my next Spice 4 Life topic. Your favorite spice right now? Shout it out!

Ginger spice.

Ginger

 

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  1. Melinda says

    August 22, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    I love saffron. It’s so good in paella (or any rice dish, for that matter), cream sauces, or just to add a subtle background flavor to a vegetable dish.

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      August 22, 2012 at 1:28 PM

      Melinda, great idea! I have a small jar sitting on my counter right now, just waiting to be used. I always find it funny how it’s red and turns things yellow! Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Joan says

    August 22, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    Cumin!!

    Reply
  3. Tammie says

    August 22, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Rosemary and Mint are two of my favorites…both perfect for the outdoor BBQ!

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      September 5, 2012 at 3:39 PM

      Tammie – I just realized this was you! I’ve never used mint on the BBQ. What do you do with it?

      Reply
      • Tammie Pisarkiewicz says

        September 10, 2012 at 10:02 AM

        Well, add it any beverage, of course. But you can also add it to any fruits you do on the grill. You can also try it with grilled brussel sprouts 🙂

        Sent from my iPad

        Reply
  4. Anne Maxfield says

    August 22, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    Cumin. I love how it works with anything grilled and transitions nicely to fall veggies like butternut squash. My husband even uses it in his omelets.

    Reply
  5. Mary Frances says

    August 22, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    Thanks everyone!! These are great suggestions. So far, cumin has the most votes!

    Reply
  6. MARIE says

    August 28, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    My favorite spice is cinnamon. I put it in my coffee beans before I brew …love it on oatmeal , rice pudding
    ravioli with butter and sage, apples and brie

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      September 5, 2012 at 3:37 PM

      Marie – Cinnamon on ravioli with butter and sage sounds divine! I have a ton of sage in my garden now. I’ll have to try that!

      Reply

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