Comments on: Spice Girl: She Who Must Be Stopped

By: Allen Wong

Allen Wong — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Oh dear. I think my brain just imploded from reading the label of the Calfornia-styled Red Peppers.

By: Barbara Fisher

Barbara Fisher — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Yes, those are the sort of “everyday” chile flakes that get used here. The Pakistani style (which I buy in much larger quantities) are what I use to make chile oil and in curries–it is much, much hotter.

I suppose one could say I am chile obsessed.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Barbara!

Thanks to your link to the spice pages, I was able to finally and forever determine that my very favorite Japanese spice, Sansho, is in fact, you guessed it: Sichuan pepper.

By: Noddy

Noddy — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Aaaw, look! Most of your jars all match!

I wildcraft and grow a lot of my herbs, and buy in bulk - which comes in vacuum sealed bags, so I use a lot of recycled jars snatched gleefully from friends before they get trashed, and wide mouthed half pint Mason jars when I have to buy more.

I collect odd ones, too - someday, after you're settled, we ought to compare. You might like some of the ones I use.

By: Laurel

Laurel — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Is this deja vu or what. I have moved 4 imes in 5 years and each time I go through this same experience. My husband just shakes his head. My Mom makes me throw out the old or almost empty ones. But I replenish soon! I would like to say I love spices or beans or rice but the truth is- I LOVE food. Good luck on the packing and move.