"Charles Gifford > wrote in message
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> "The Ranger" > wrote in message
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> >
> > McCormick Food Services disagrees with you.
> >
> My dear Ranger Unit. We are usually in accord. However, I
> strongly feel that McCormick is wrong in most of what they
> say. Freezing all spices and herbs is an effective procedure.

I'll still go with McCormick on this one. Proper storage,

> I have done it for years with no discernable negative
> adventures in taste or quality. The only exception I know
> of is Vanilla. Vanilla beans cannot be frozen successfully.

Yeah but... You're Irish -- and have a strange affinity for Guinness --
so your tastebuds were trashed from birth... <EG>

The Ranger