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On Wed, 15 Oct 2014 07:15:04 +0000 (UTC), Oregonian Haruspex
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> sf > wrote:
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> > I do that for my kids too. My son in law *loved* the Cajun spice mix
> > I made. One fantastic seasoning that's just a matter of buying a
> > package and doling it out is za'atar. OMG! That stuff is like crack.
> > You can use it for so many things - from adding it to olive oil for
> > dipping, to using as a seasoning for vegetables and meat (lamb chops
> > love za'atar).

>
> Yeah zaatar is excellent and goes with practically anything. But one
> should always mention ground sumac in the same breath, as it is equally
> versatile but entirely different. A hummus plate without either is just
> bland amateurism.


Isn't sumac part of the za'atar blend? I thought it was.


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