Debbie Wilson wrote:
> sandi > wrote:
>
>> Hi all
>>
>> I have a recipe that calls for 1 tsp. of Cardmom.
>> Went to the store and lo & behold, NO cardamom. What can I use as
>> a substitute?
>
> I have found it nearly impossible to get ground cardamom, and discovered
> that it's because it very rapidly loses its aroma and flavour once in
> the ground form. Can you buy whole cardamom pods locally?

The pods as well as ground are readily available at Penzey's
www.penzeys.com