tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32908111.post8007027823228529319..comments2024-02-15T21:08:50.441-05:00Comments on TRISH'S DISHES: Salt is a spice, right?Trish Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18038324441006141430noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32908111.post-78629197303078903762008-08-04T19:07:00.000-05:002008-08-04T19:07:00.000-05:00You are hysterical. I have spices older than me a...You are hysterical. I have spices older than me and they still make food taste nice. Better I don't share that with people for whom I cook...LEstes65https://www.blogger.com/profile/15963146455105319876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32908111.post-90266152895959188412008-07-30T10:17:00.000-05:002008-07-30T10:17:00.000-05:00Hate to say it, but maybe your spice rack wasn't w...Hate to say it, but maybe your spice rack wasn't well suited for you. If you ever find yourself collecting spices from the grocery store, try a spice rack that comes empty...like the SpiceStack. That way you can fill it with the spices you actually use - even if its just 10 bottles of steak seasonings and salt!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12976379238783998083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32908111.post-7673603194383323982008-07-30T06:24:00.000-05:002008-07-30T06:24:00.000-05:00BTW, I also vote you use the hand blender for a re...BTW, I also vote you use the hand blender for a replacement. I can't live without mine. It purees soups and sauces, chops nuts and spices (guess you don't need that last bit), makes smoothies... I love it!<BR/><BR/>Alternately,a mini chopper. It looks like a little tiny food processor, but all it does is chop up veggies. I have no knife skills, so I love mine!Diana Peterfreundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03681841474717604660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32908111.post-6015122766422831032008-07-30T06:22:00.000-05:002008-07-30T06:22:00.000-05:00I adore my spice rack. I use it all the time. I've...I adore my spice rack. I use it all the time. I've had to refill several of the spices. The only one that never seems to get used is celery root.Diana Peterfreundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03681841474717604660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32908111.post-45136183176128370402008-07-29T16:06:00.000-05:002008-07-29T16:06:00.000-05:00I bought this snazzy cookbook, wrote down the ingr...I bought this snazzy cookbook, wrote down the ingredients for two dishes I wanted to make and then headed off to Wholefoods to buy everything. That was February. I still haven't made either dish. Because apparently no place in the US sells this specific spice (which I've stopped trying to remember) in the original form. Only ground up. So now I have $60 of ingredients and nary a meal. <BR/><BR/>This means, yes, Salt is a spice and everything else should be burned.Paige Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291247610038922542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32908111.post-38610428232955236202008-07-29T14:33:00.000-05:002008-07-29T14:33:00.000-05:00Most kitchen appliances are silly. Like everyone ...Most kitchen appliances are silly. Like everyone knows a smoothie maker is a merely a really expensive blender (except for the people who own smoothie makers and are in denial). I'm a big fan of sandwich grillers, even though I know I can make a grilled cheese on the stovetop. Silliness.<BR/><BR/>Do you drink coffee? An expresso maker or upgrading to a nicer coffeemaker could be a good use of counter space.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04651755306664865579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32908111.post-65246650870152290042008-07-29T10:35:00.000-05:002008-07-29T10:35:00.000-05:00Get yourself a mini-Cuisinart mixer or some simila...Get yourself a mini-Cuisinart mixer or some similar version that doesn't weigh more than a small child or obese cat; you can keep it in your cupboard and take it out when you need it. Try the Braun MR430HC Multiquick Deluxe Hand Blender & Chopper or some similar electric whisk. You will love it & never believe your life could function without it. It can also be mounted on the wall and makes a great conversation piece. Or get yourself a blender.<BR/> <BR/>Do NOT throw out that marjoram! If you have ever used it you would already be a convert to the wonderful, delicate exotic & flavor that comes from this incredible herb. it is closely related to oregano, but much more unique in flavor. For those of you who are new to this fantastic herb and seasoning, try substituting (or combining) it with oregano in any dish that you would ordinarily use oregano in: spaghetti sauce, soup, etc. I am certain that you, too, will become a fan.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229754828492077671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32908111.post-69316934655338721782008-07-29T10:23:00.000-05:002008-07-29T10:23:00.000-05:00I love the idea of a little wine fridge! Our frie...I love the idea of a little wine fridge! Our friends had the kitchen counters in their new house custom built for a wine fridge. It's much more important than spice!L Sasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852624970958809824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32908111.post-54588275409147408462008-07-29T07:28:00.000-05:002008-07-29T07:28:00.000-05:00Oh, NO! The cook in me is screaming! My first thou...Oh, NO! The cook in me is screaming! My first thought is rush to be your Culinary Super Girl. Cooking with herbs and spices 101? Personal Chef?<BR/><BR/>How about a Cuisinart Wine Cellar? We LOVE ours, a wedding present from my parents.hckygrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15622563261136138299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32908111.post-24849744268017218172008-07-29T07:08:00.000-05:002008-07-29T07:08:00.000-05:00I threw my spice rack away. :) I should have donat...I threw my spice rack away. :) I should have donated it. Hmm.. I use my toaster oven everyday, but you probably have one. How about a bagel slicer? :)Keri Mikulskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10674081854220914215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32908111.post-60278707658697546492008-07-28T22:45:00.000-05:002008-07-28T22:45:00.000-05:00I hope the person who gave you the spice rack as a...I hope the person who gave you the spice rack as a wedding gift doesn't read your blog! LOL!!!<BR/><BR/>But seriously, when WE registered for OUR spice rack, (which, incidentally, I too, got rid of well before the spices were ever used!), I was THRILLED when I opened the box of to discover the spinning gadget had vials that were ALREADY FILLED with the spices. I thought they came empty!<BR/><BR/>Duh.MaNiC MoMMy™https://www.blogger.com/profile/14038801888210803955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32908111.post-54489670531663949802008-07-28T17:36:00.000-05:002008-07-28T17:36:00.000-05:00You probably already have a blender, but if not, i...You probably already have a blender, but if not, it's great for non-cooking and cooking types alike. Yummy yummy smoothies.jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05216297330449219606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32908111.post-71834414783233978322008-07-28T16:56:00.000-05:002008-07-28T16:56:00.000-05:00I love my Kitchen Aid Mixer, but I only have one b...I love my Kitchen Aid Mixer, but I only have one because it was given to me as a Christmas present. It weights a ton, but is very easy to use. I got rid of so many spices over the weekend. I figured out that I only use about 8 of the spices in my cabinets and the rest were just taking up space.<BR/><BR/>Why not a nice plant for your kitchen?mslizalouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346608035190326136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32908111.post-45805023078228967872008-07-28T15:39:00.000-05:002008-07-28T15:39:00.000-05:00Salad spinner? George Foreman's Grill? Actually ...Salad spinner? George Foreman's Grill? Actually the latter one I can sort of recommend since one of my roomies (who doesn't cook) just got it so that she could cut down on unhealth food purchases....Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09717484664529309973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32908111.post-185870569189515132008-07-28T15:18:00.000-05:002008-07-28T15:18:00.000-05:00Marge Simpson once looked at a spice rack & sa...Marge Simpson once looked at a spice rack & said something like "8 spices? Some of them must be doubles" I don't even use pepper.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com