On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:36:52 -0600, Scott > wrote:

>James Silverton wrote:
>> "Scott" > wrote in message

>>> Well I'm also going to keep on using chili powder (not as much) which
>>> is grounded dried peppers so does that count?
>>
>> Why not if you like it? The usual problem is that "chili powder" as
>> opposed to "ground chillies" contains cumin and you are losing control
>> of the amount of that.
>>
>
>I know what you mean but I plan on using cumin anyways so I can always
>adjust.

i also usually add more cumin than is contained in the chili powder.

your pal,
blake