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Originally Posted by Yes
Are there any tips to taste test combinations of spices and herbs
without having to preparing an entire meal? I'd like to learn and
experiment but cheaply :-)
For example, would something like cooking boiled rice or mashed
potatoes be sufficient to test how different combinations of herbs and
spices might taste? It seems like that would be cheaper than cooking a
full-fledged meal just to taste test a combo of say oregano and basil
compared to oregano and thyme. for that matter, would just dumping
combinations of spices and herbs into boiling water be enough to get an
idea of the taste?
Thanks.
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Well I tried to post on this once before but guess the space aliens grabbed the message or something. Was just going to say..yes..you are sorta on the right track. Use the strong aromatic stuff in strict moderation. Just give them a tease...unless its like cinnamon toast or something like that. There is exceptions to every rule of course. Greeks and Eyetalians..and most especially Portuguese do not seem to follow the rules. That is why they are backward countries most likely. You dont need to do much experimenting. We can tell you when you are screwing up. Just give a bit of advance notice of your intents. Thanks.