Comments on: Spice is the life for me! http://thesurvivalmom.com/2010/01/05/spice-is-the-life-for-me/ Survival is a Mom's Job!™ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:43:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Courtney http://thesurvivalmom.com/2010/01/05/spice-is-the-life-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-154158 Courtney Wed, 11 May 2011 03:38:55 +0000 http://thesurvivalmom.com/?p=2899#comment-154158 You should also try Tapatio Hot Sauce on any mexican or spanish meal (burritos, tacos, nachos, salsa, guacomole etc).. the flavor is by far my favorite although it's not as hot as some other sauces... I was introduced by some mexican friends of mine- and instantly got hooked! You should also try Tapatio Hot Sauce on any mexican or spanish meal (burritos, tacos, nachos, salsa, guacomole etc).. the flavor is by far my favorite although it's not as hot as some other sauces… I was introduced by some mexican friends of mine- and instantly got hooked!

]]> By: juju_mommy http://thesurvivalmom.com/2010/01/05/spice-is-the-life-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-3040 juju_mommy Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:03:35 +0000 http://thesurvivalmom.com/?p=2899#comment-3040 I used to order from Seeds of Change too! I forgot how I stumbled on Seed Savers Exchange but this was my second time ordering from them and am every pleased. Great price, came fast, and the seeds I've used so far (lettuce and spinach) did great! I still order from Seeds of Change too, though, because they do have different things. Both, from my experience, are great companies. But I hope to start saving my own seeds this spring (yet another thing on my ever-growing to-do list) so my seed orders will be less. LOL. Never had Frank's... but I love Louisiana Hot Sauce. I find that it is milder than Tabasco but more flavorful... if that makes sense. I get the huge bottles and always have reserves! And, actually, I don't keep my hot sauce in the icebox (next to the stove) BUT I do keep my Tony's Cajun Seasoning and Cayenne Pepper in the ICEBOX (my "Yankee" husband laughs when I use that term). LOL. I used to order from Seeds of Change too! I forgot how I stumbled on Seed Savers Exchange but this was my second time ordering from them and am every pleased. Great price, came fast, and the seeds I've used so far (lettuce and spinach) did great! I still order from Seeds of Change too, though, because they do have different things. Both, from my experience, are great companies. But I hope to start saving my own seeds this spring (yet another thing on my ever-growing to-do list) so my seed orders will be less. LOL.

Never had Frank's… but I love Louisiana Hot Sauce. I find that it is milder than Tabasco but more flavorful… if that makes sense. I get the huge bottles and always have reserves! And, actually, I don't keep my hot sauce in the icebox (next to the stove) BUT I do keep my Tony's Cajun Seasoning and Cayenne Pepper in the ICEBOX (my "Yankee" husband laughs when I use that term). LOL.

]]> By: rightwingmom http://thesurvivalmom.com/2010/01/05/spice-is-the-life-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-3031 rightwingmom Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:52:36 +0000 http://thesurvivalmom.com/?p=2899#comment-3031 No self respecting Southerner would get caught withOUT a bottle of Trappey's AND / OR Tabasco in the ICEBOX! No self respecting Southerner would get caught withOUT a bottle of Trappey's AND / OR Tabasco in the ICEBOX!

]]> By: TheSurvivalMom http://thesurvivalmom.com/2010/01/05/spice-is-the-life-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-2994 TheSurvivalMom Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:33:18 +0000 http://thesurvivalmom.com/?p=2899#comment-2994 I can't count the times I had to throw away bundles of fresh herbs that had gone bad in my refrigerator, but that was before I began dehydrating. Now, I use whatever amount I need and immediately put everything else in the dehydrator. I love cilantro, in particular, and having a dried version in the pantry has been a lifesaver. Well, not literally, since running out of cilantro isn't a matter of life and death! However, it saves me a trip to the grocery store! I can't count the times I had to throw away bundles of fresh herbs that had gone bad in my refrigerator, but that was before I began dehydrating. Now, I use whatever amount I need and immediately put everything else in the dehydrator. I love cilantro, in particular, and having a dried version in the pantry has been a lifesaver. Well, not literally, since running out of cilantro isn't a matter of life and death! However, it saves me a trip to the grocery store!

]]> By: TheSurvivalMom http://thesurvivalmom.com/2010/01/05/spice-is-the-life-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-2992 TheSurvivalMom Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:30:26 +0000 http://thesurvivalmom.com/?p=2899#comment-2992 Julie, I'm getting ready to place an order for herb seeds from Seed Savers. In the past we've ordered from Seeds of Change and were happy with their products and service, but I'm willing to give another company a try. BTW, my grocery store does carry Louisiana Hot Sauce. I'll buy a bottle and give it a try. My personal favorite is Frank's Hot Sauce. I love that stuff on chicken wings! Julie, I'm getting ready to place an order for herb seeds from Seed Savers. In the past we've ordered from Seeds of Change and were happy with their products and service, but I'm willing to give another company a try. BTW, my grocery store does carry Louisiana Hot Sauce. I'll buy a bottle and give it a try. My personal favorite is Frank's Hot Sauce. I love that stuff on chicken wings!

]]> By: juju_mommy http://thesurvivalmom.com/2010/01/05/spice-is-the-life-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-2974 juju_mommy Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:59:57 +0000 http://thesurvivalmom.com/?p=2899#comment-2974 I just receive yesterday via snail mail some cayenne pepper seeds I ordered from Seeds Savers Exchange (they are great! check them out). I live in Louisiana where cayenne is a staple ingredient (LOL, Sidenote: I much prefer Louisiana Hot Sauce to Tabasco. Not sure if it's available elsewhere ). I look forward to growing, drying and crushing my own red pepper flakes. My grandfather used to do it and from what he says, it's super easy. So, we'll see! PS. I WISH I had a resource like the Mennonite store in my area Andrea! I hear lots of great things about the items you can get in places like that. There are bulk herb sources around here but super pricey. I just receive yesterday via snail mail some cayenne pepper seeds I ordered from Seeds Savers Exchange (they are great! check them out). I live in Louisiana where cayenne is a staple ingredient (LOL, Sidenote: I much prefer Louisiana Hot Sauce to Tabasco. Not sure if it's available elsewhere ). I look forward to growing, drying and crushing my own red pepper flakes. My grandfather used to do it and from what he says, it's super easy. So, we'll see!

PS. I WISH I had a resource like the Mennonite store in my area Andrea! I hear lots of great things about the items you can get in places like that. There are bulk herb sources around here but super pricey.

]]> By: rightwingmom http://thesurvivalmom.com/2010/01/05/spice-is-the-life-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-2971 rightwingmom Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:26:53 +0000 http://thesurvivalmom.com/?p=2899#comment-2971 Love my herb garden! I hang my herbs from my kitchen window (away from sunlight) until they dry. Then I crush the leaves and store them in Mason jars in my pantry. They last approx. 6 months, depending on how much I use them or give them to friends and family. Love my herb garden! I hang my herbs from my kitchen window (away from sunlight) until they dry. Then I crush the leaves and store them in Mason jars in my pantry. They last approx. 6 months, depending on how much I use them or give them to friends and family.

]]> By: TheSurvivalMom http://thesurvivalmom.com/2010/01/05/spice-is-the-life-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-2914 TheSurvivalMom Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:28:55 +0000 http://thesurvivalmom.com/?p=2899#comment-2914 I can buy huge amounts of chiles from a produce co-op here in town, and I want to learn how to roast them on our grill. They are so versatile. I've dehydrated jalapenos before but want to do more with all the different varieties of chiles out there. Thanks for posting! I can buy huge amounts of chiles from a produce co-op here in town, and I want to learn how to roast them on our grill. They are so versatile. I've dehydrated jalapenos before but want to do more with all the different varieties of chiles out there. Thanks for posting!

]]> By: TheSurvivalMom http://thesurvivalmom.com/2010/01/05/spice-is-the-life-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-2912 TheSurvivalMom Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:26:32 +0000 http://thesurvivalmom.com/?p=2899#comment-2912 Hi there, Tess! Believe it or not, my husband, the Paranoid Dad, would have no problem with food fatigue. I am not kidding. When he was single and on a tight budget in college, he would eat white rice and frozen breaded chicken patties every single meal. He told me that whenever he thought some fiber might be good, he went and bought a head of lettuce. I AM NOT KIDDING!!! LOL I guess I shouldn't have been surprised when he gained forty pounds after we got married. Do you know of a good handbook on the use of medicinal herbs? Hi there, Tess! Believe it or not, my husband, the Paranoid Dad, would have no problem with food fatigue. I am not kidding. When he was single and on a tight budget in college, he would eat white rice and frozen breaded chicken patties every single meal. He told me that whenever he thought some fiber might be good, he went and bought a head of lettuce. I AM NOT KIDDING!!! LOL I guess I shouldn't have been surprised when he gained forty pounds after we got married. Do you know of a good handbook on the use of medicinal herbs?

]]> By: TheSurvivalMom http://thesurvivalmom.com/2010/01/05/spice-is-the-life-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-2911 TheSurvivalMom Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:24:21 +0000 http://thesurvivalmom.com/?p=2899#comment-2911 I forgot all about hot sauce, and I just saw a big bottle of Tabasco in my food pantry this morning. It's interesting how it's a staple in so many different types of cuisine. I forgot all about hot sauce, and I just saw a big bottle of Tabasco in my food pantry this morning. It's interesting how it's a staple in so many different types of cuisine.

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