Guest guest Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 Is it peppermint, or spearmint, or both? Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 I'm one of those people who can only have certain types of mint and any artificial mint gives me headaches. I also can't stand dill. It just tastes funny to me. Angelvista Welcome to the Earth Moon & Stars http://www.earthmoonandstars.com My blog: http://angelvista.blogspot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 In a message dated 4/7/2006 6:47:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time, sandy.abernathy writes: > What is the name of that spice that smells like arm pits, LOL? Asafodita spells like decaying socks and armpits. It's used in Indian cooking. It's nasty stuff. Angelvista Welcome to the Earth Moon & Stars http://www.earthmoonandstars.com My blog: http://angelvista.blogspot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 Not weird at all. Dried herbs are concentrated and much stronger than fresh herbs. When using dried herbs always use less. Example: 1 TB fresh basil, chopped OR 1 tsp. dried basil. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 I'm not a fan of curry either. In my family we found that it causes a lot in intestinal stress and discomfort. Commercially produced curry is a no-no for Celiac Sprue (gluten intolerant) patients. If they insist on using curry, they must make it from scratch themselves, leaving out the offending ingredients. Note: Celiac Sprue is a genetic disease. Not an allergy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 That's OK I sure do understand, I have to use Tom's of Maine cinnamon toothpaste because I heave at the smell of mint. I hate being stuck in a slow line at the market because all the mint gum and Altoids are up there....LOL We all have something we just can't stand. Donna Beth Renzetti <elmothree2000 wrote: I HATE the stuff. We used to go to Indian restaurants because the food was cheap, lol & there was always *something* that was just off tasting to me. I finally figured out that it was cilantro. If i'm in the supermarket & get too close, my tummy curdles. blech. Donnalilacflower <thelilacflower wrote: LOl Do you like it? Beth Renzetti <elmothree2000 wrote: would you be offended if I left out the cilantro? Beth Beth “The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.” -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. New Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 Hey, Tom's of Maine is good stuff so don't worry!! And don't use Origins products...(at least) one of their face washes & the lipsticks, etc. have mint extract. How does one not like mint??? But people wonder the same about me not liking cilantro, mushrooms & seafood. Especially since I grew up in Maine, lol. My kids (6 & 9) love cinnamon toothpaste best. Is that odd? Bethie Donnalilacflower <thelilacflower wrote: I have to use Tom's of Maine cinnamon toothpaste because I heave at the smell of mint. Beth “The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.” -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Love cheap thrills? Enjoy PC-to-Phone calls to 30+ countries for just 2¢/min with Messenger with Voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 TARRAGON! Ugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 so I guess you don't like bearnaise sauce? Can I have your portions? please? Beth TendrMoon wrote: TARRAGON! Ugh! Beth “The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.” -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Talk is cheap. Use Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1 & cent;/min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 I don't like fresh dill. Shannon Love cheap thrills? Enjoy PC-to-Phone calls to 30+ countries for just 2¢/min with Messenger with Voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 Did you know that Tom's was just purchased by Colgate (or was it Crest?)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 I truly hate dried basil, yet I love it fresh, how weird is that? Christie , Donnalilacflower <thelilacflower wrote: > > That's OK I sure do understand, I have to use Tom's of Maine cinnamon toothpaste because I heave at the smell of mint. I hate being stuck in a slow line at the market because all the mint gum and Altoids are up there....LOL We all have something we just can't stand. > Donna > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 What herb or spice do we detest? Answer: What is the name of that spice that smells like arm pits, LOL? Curry? Which ever smells like arm pits, LOL! :-) Sandy Abernathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 not at all. it's vastly different dried. christie_0131 <christie0131 wrote: I truly hate dried basil, yet I love it fresh, how weird is that? Christie Beth “The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.” -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Love cheap thrills? Enjoy PC-to-Phone calls to 30+ countries for just 2¢/min with Messenger with Voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 Not weird at all. I truly detest dried dill, yet love it fresh. Sometimes a bitterness creeps in to dried herbs, that doesn't sit right on the tongue. christie_0131 <christie0131 Friday, April 7, 2006 3:56:54 PM Re: what herb or spice do we detest????? I truly hate dried basil, yet I love it fresh, how weird is that? Christie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 Both and wintergreen also. Donna grow514 wrote: Is it peppermint, or spearmint, or both? Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 I hope this comes through ok, I am battling PC troubles (personal computer, not politically correct) and don't have them all sorted out yet. But I didn't want those of us on digest to get the endless email. Anyhoo...... I hated hated hated cilantro & dill for most of my life. Not until I turned about 30 (a mere 10 years ago, imagine how much cilantro I'd missed out on) did I learn to enjoy those spices. My 11 year olds favorite dinner is a tortilla filled with frijoles negro, cilantro, and squeezed with fresh lime. No cheese, no salsa, no anything. I still can only take dill in small doses. AmyF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 oh I looove wintergreen! Beth Donnalilacflower <thelilacflower wrote: Both and wintergreen also. Donna Beth “The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.” -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Talk is cheap. Use Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1 & cent;/min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 I wanted to pass this story along.... Although we never knew the exact spice used... Mike and I ate at what was then a new restaurant specializing in cuisine from a certain region of South America. We each had a different dish and I had flan for dessert{which did nothing to make the previous taste go away}. We ate politely even complimenting the owner (who was obviously fishing for compliments) on his food, left to go home without each of us commenting to the other on that taste that was left in out mouths... As soon as we got home (which was not soon enough apparently) we both headed straight for the small little bathroom to brush our teeth... both of us brushing feverishly and trying not to choke from laughing while brushing... Needless to say that little place did not stay in business long... Take care, Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 This reminded me of something... What exactly is MSG? I can't eat at Chinese Buffets anymore because I always get sick to my stomach afterward, and I was told that it was because of the MSG. ~Raven~ , " Gloria " <chefgloria1030 wrote: > > I wanted to pass this story along.... > > Although we never knew the exact spice used... Mike and I ate at what > was then a new restaurant specializing in cuisine from a certain > region of South America. We each had a different dish and I had flan > for dessert{which did nothing to make the previous taste go away}. We > ate politely even complimenting the owner (who was obviously fishing > for compliments) on his food, left to go home without each of us > commenting to the other on that taste that was left in out mouths... > > As soon as we got home (which was not soon enough apparently) we both > headed straight for the small little bathroom to brush our teeth... > both of us brushing feverishly and trying not to choke from laughing > while brushing... > > Needless to say that little place did not stay in business long... > > Take care, > Gloria > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 I have the same problem. Especially so, since I am now suffering congestive heart failure. I'm allergic to it. define:MSG - Google Search or copy and paste to your browser: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en & lr= & defl=en & q=define:MSG & sa=X & oi=glossary_definition & ct=title FDA Backgrounder: FDA and Monosodium Glutamate or copy and paste to your browser: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/msg.html Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Interesting. I love spearment, but hate wintergreen and peppermint. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 I don't like spearmint. I love peppermint though. Betty Beth Renzetti <elmothree2000 wrote: oh I looove wintergreen! Beth Donnalilacflower wrote: Both and wintergreen also. Donna Beth “The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.” -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Talk is cheap. Use Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 I am also mildly allergic to MSG (or maybe more so..I avoid it so I don't know) and aspartame (nutrasweet) gives me severe migraine- like headaches and heart palpitations. They are chemically similar, though I don't know how, I don't know pretty much anything about chemistry. A lot of people who react to MSG will react to aspartame and vice versa and something like 60% or more of the population reacts in some degree, whether they are aware of it or not, to one of them. A really good book to read that has information on both MSG and aspartame as well as way more than you ever wanted to know about the chemicals that go into food in the US and Canada is _Hard To Swallow: The Truth About Food Additives_. After I read through it, I went through my kitchen and my animal food/treats and read every label. I ended up throwing out a lot of stuff because the preservatives, colorings or flavorings are banned because of toxicity of one form or another in pretty much every other country! But the US and Canada has way too much politics and money involved in the testing and approving of food additives to be objective most of the time. Scary. Another reason to eat more whole, unprocessed foods. ~Rachael , grow514 wrote: > > I have the same problem. Especially so, since I am now suffering congestive > heart failure. I'm allergic to it. > > define:MSG - Google Search > or copy and paste to your browser: > http://www.google.com/search?hl=en & lr= & defl=en & q=define:MSG & sa=X & > oi=glossary_definition & ct=title > > FDA Backgrounder: FDA and Monosodium Glutamate > or copy and paste to your browser: > http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/msg.html > > Joanie > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 It would be a shame to miss out on cilantro, all the pico lost...you have my sympathy there. I cannot stand caraway seeds, the little things they put in bagels or rye bread. My stomach heaves when dh makes rye toast or even opens the bag. Been that way my whole life. That and cooked cabbage and any type of greens. ( which severely limits my vegetarianism and lands me back in the doc's office) I can stomach a lot in life, but those things make me leave the house and I can't come back in for hours. I guess those aren't herbs or spices, but I have lamented those smells for over 30 years!!! Spices are my only deliverance during our vegan times... Rebecca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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