Happy Thoughts - 23 June 2008

Today for lunch, I had roasted red pepper and tomato soup, along side a turkey sandwich with muenster cheese and tomato slices. This is just about one of my favorite comfort food combos. Over the weekend, my dad served us toasted melty cheese and tuna sandwiches, which is another one of my favorites. Pretty simple sandwiches, but so tasty, and also good for you in moderation.

My thoughts are almost always on food, much to the chagrin of my waistline. Mostly, I am constantly thinking about herbs and spices, what would mix well together, and looking up different cultural recipes that use various herbs and spices.

What are some of your favorite herbs and spices in cooking?

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Rob Appell Jun 23, 2008, 6:38pm EDT

I'm all about sammies...and TV dinners. I hate preparing a meal for one...and I'm too cheap to eat out or order delivery all the time. On the rare occasion I do cook, oregano is one I use for the most part, some onion and garlic powders, some dried onion, parsley, celery seed, salt, pepper...that's about it fo me. I have a fairly bland palate when it comes to spices.

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Danielle P. Jun 23, 2008, 6:44pm EDT

I have comfort foods too....a really yummy cheesy macaroni and cheese, chicken cutlet parmesean.

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sharon SugarMomma is a wise woman, Jun 23, 2008, 6:48pm EDT

My favorite comfort meal is macaroni and tomatoes with grilled cheese made with New York State Cheddar (the white one).

As far as herbs and seasonings basically garlic, oregano, cayenne pepper, rosemary, bay leaves. Those are the ones I use most often.

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Marianne R. Jun 23, 2008, 7:01pm EDT

I don't really have favroite herbs and spices. I just like food :-)

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~~ Sarina ~~ Jun 23, 2008, 7:08pm EDT

Love to use garlic, rosemary and sage in my cooking. I would be lost without these wonderful flavors.

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Wilma D. Jun 23, 2008, 7:36pm EDT

I'm with Sarina--garlic, rosemary and sage are tops. Also cilantro, thyme, and pepper flakes.

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ChrisJerri S. Jun 23, 2008, 8:17pm EDT

Lately, I've really grown to like thyme in scrambled eggs.

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Alison H. Jun 24, 2008, 4:27am EDT

My favorite sandwich lately is a piece of ham with a bit of mustard, rolled up in lettuce leaves. Regular sandwiches are heavy on the tummy. Salads with meat or nuts are also good....and good food combining. Like you, I love herbs and spices and love learning about them!

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Kerrell g. Jun 24, 2008, 5:02pm EDT

Fresh rosemary! There are two bushes of the stuff growing wild in the back yard and we use it a lot!

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Kimber L. Jun 27, 2008, 11:59am EDT

I love garlic. I also really like soy sauce. Rosemary and sage are good too. Oregano, basil are great. I also will cook bay leaves in with things. lemon pepper seasoning is a good one I like to use alot in the summer.

my kids like shake and bake! LOL

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