Must have spices

[Monello]

Clearly there is no clear cut favorite spice. I think a lot would have to do with acquired tastes and what foods you grew up eating.

I notice when I travel to Europe the desserts are not as sweet as the desserts served up in the US. Especially on a cake. It seems the US version is so loaded with sugar that I have to end up scraping some of it off.

 

[FireBrand]

Heathen.

I love being able to go out my back porch and get fresh rosemary, thyme, oregano, and sage instantly.

Love anything (so far) with Old Bay, love dill in so many ways it's not funny, basil (and so many different varieties for just about anything), different varieties of garlic (from mild to extremely pungent), onions (same as garlic), cilantro, bay leaves (grow my own), etc. Too many to mention!

For pre-made mixtures, I love the Argentine Steak Rub from World Market (thanks mAlice!) and the Canadian Steak and Chicken Rubs.

but are you going to Scarborough Fair ?:shrug:

 

[RoseRed]

but are you going to Scarborough Fair ?:shrug:

Scarborough Farm grows really pretty flowers.

 

[frequentflier]

In addition to many of the mentioned favorites, I use a lot of celery seed. And dill (potato salad, on grilled and steamed veggies)