Patrick's Place

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Saturday 6

1. How many different spices are there in your kitchen?

I'm a little low on some of them right now, but if we combine the spices, herbs and flavorings, I've probably got about 50. (No, I didn't go count!)

2. Of the spices you have on hand, which one is your favorite one to use?

I use a lot of black pepper. When I'm actually cooking, I use oregano a lot. And rosemary. Sorry, those aren't technically spices, but they're in my spice rack.

3. What liquid flavoring did you use most recently?

Uhm? I guess...vanilla...by default. I haven't used anything like that in eons. I stopped baking years ago when I realized I was eating most of what I made, and who needs that?!

4. You decide to marinade a steak or chicken: do you use a powdered or liquid spice mix?

I make my own, usually liquid, out of whatever's in the fridge and cupboard: Coke, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, etc.

5. Take the quiz: What Spice Are You?

When I did this a couple of years ago, I was "cilantro" (which is an herb, not a spice, but anyway...), but today's result is:

You Are Basil

You are quite popular and loved by post people. You have a mild temperament, but your style is definitely distinctive. You are sweet, attractive, and you often smell good.

What Spice Are You?

Also, technically an herb. Also technically not very accurate, IMO. Except I do try to smell good most days. ;-)

6. Which spice — whether you have it in your home or not — do you consider the most “exotic”?

Gotta be saffron. At about $25/oz. it's a little out of my range, but I hear that it's absolutely worth it. Someday, I will try it.