On Mar 20, 8:43*am, jmcquown > wrote:
> On 3/20/2013 12:43 AM, Goomba wrote:
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> > I can't imagine how interesting they'd taste with that whopping 1/4
> > teaspoon of ginger and allspice in there!?
> > I'd certainly double it at least.
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> That's one thing I've noticed in these old cookbooks. *The people who
> submitted them for publication appeared to be terrified of seasonings!
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> Jill

A little allspice goes a long way. Spices and herbs should enhance
the flavor of the food, not overpower it.