RE: spicy or not

[Guest guest]

Pat explained that " For the purpose of this group, we define `SPICES' as

aromatic or pungent seasonings from the seeds, roots, fruits, buds,

stems or bark of plants and trees. (Herbs, by contrast, are defined as

leaves from plants without woody stems.) "

 

The other day I ate at a local Trinidadian restaurant. They make roti,

which are like giant burritos, with a spongy bread reminiscent of the

bread in Ethiopian cuisine. (Mine was filled with curried potatoes,

spinach, and channa - a spicy chick pea stew.) I tried their homemade

bark drink. It tasted like a slightly spicy root beer to me. I asked

what kind of tree bark they used and they said they could use any kind

of tree. I would not ordinarily think of this as spicy, but is was

aromatic. I think we are talking about recipes with a bit of a kick

here, not just mildly spicy, right?

 

from Maida

Citizens for Pets in Condos, http://www.petsincondos.org

South Florida Vegetarian Events, http://www.soflavegevents.net

[Guest guest]

, " Maidawg " <maidawg wrote:

>

> Pat explained that " For the purpose of this group, we define `SPICES' as

> aromatic or pungent seasonings from the seeds, roots, fruits, buds,

> stems or bark of plants and trees. (Herbs, by contrast, are defined as

> leaves from plants without woody stems.) "

 

Yup. so I did :-) See below.

 

>I think we are talking about recipes with a bit of a kick

> here, not just mildly spicy, right?

 

Welllll, the original intent of the list remains the intent of the list: Hot and

Spicy - that's

more than a bit of a kick LOL And, as we've always said, it's not for the faint

hearted.

However, the suggestion for spring is that for baked goods (eg. breads, muffins,

etc.) and

desserts (cakes, puddings, etc.) we might encourage recipes that don't

necessarily have

'heat' from spices, but still use spices (spices, not herbs, that is). That

means my

delightful oregano quickbread would NOT be meant in this category, because

oregano is

an herb, not a spice. My pumpkin muffins, however, DO contain spices :-)

 

I have, however, made another addition to the webpage (it's getting to be a

novel!) to

clarify. The change is in the paragraph starting 'NOTE " , but I think it should

be read in

context.

 

" Vegetarian Spice is for vegans, vegetarians, those making the transition to

vegetarianism

and other vegetarian-friendly people who like their food 'HOT' AND SPICY - not

for the

faint-hearted!

 

" Here you will find curries, stir-fried dishes, casseroles, soups, salads, etc.,

from Asia,

Africa, Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, Caribbean, etc. But that's not

all . . .

 

" Something New For Spring - spice-laden (but not necessarily `hot') BAKED GOODS

and

DESSERTS - the perfect snack, accompaniment or closing to any meal!

 

" NOTE: For the purpose of this group, we define `SPICES' as aromatic or pungent

seasonings from the seeds, roots, fruits, buds, stems or bark of plants and

trees. (Herbs,

by contrast, are quite different, defined as leaves from plants without woody

stems.) By

*'HOT' AND SPICY* we mean the addition of such spices as chillies, cloves,

ginger, etc., to

produce spicy 'heat'. "

 

But hey, I wonder if they even *knew* what kind of bark was in that drink,

Maida!

 

Best love, Pat

[Guest guest]

Pat said, " I wonder if they even *knew* what kind of bark was in that

drink, Maida! " (at the Trinidadian restaurant).

 

I think they knew and just weren't saying. They are probably collecting

bark from all the trees down here that were downed by the Hurricane

Wilma. I will just assume that they brew it a long time and strain out

any impurities and that what is left is healthful.

 

 

from Maida

Citizens for Pets in Condos, http://www.petsincondos.org

South Florida Vegetarian Events, http://www.soflavegevents.net