Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> A) Say you're going to try a blend, herb, or spice you've never used
> before. Are you likely to purchase the small plastic pot or the
> next-size-up glass jar? In terms of cost alone, the glass jar is more
> economical.
>
> B) How do you purchase the seasoning (blend, spice, or herb) that you
> use ONLY one or two times each year? Small plastic pot, mentioned glass
> jar, or from another source entirely where you can purchase only the
> amount you'll need for the recipe.

>
I would buy the small plastic pot to try, and wait to see how often I'll
use it as well as how much I enjoy it before upsizing.

I'll still buy that small pot from Penzey's where I know I'm getting
fresh rather than buying less from a local source where I don't.

Now that you've mentioned cardamom, I've got a craving for my cardamom
spiced meatloaf which is sooooooooo good!! Now I know what's for dinner
tonight!!

> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Cardamom Spiced Meatloaf
>
> Recipe By : Amy Finnerty in Southern Living, March 2004.
> Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:15
> Categories : Beef Main Dishes
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 2 tablespoons butter
> 2 carrots, finely diced
> 1 large onion, finely diced
> 1 zucchini, finely diced
> 2 cloves garlic, crushed into a paste
> 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
> 1 teaspoon cumin
> 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
> 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
> 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
> 1 pound ground chuck
> 1 pound ground lamb, or additional beef
> 2 eggs
> 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
> 1/2 cup Ketchup
> 1/3 cup plain yogurt
> 2 teaspoons salt
> 2 tablespoons ketchup for topping loaves
>
> In 12 inch nonstick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the
> carrots, onion and zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until the
> vegetables are tender. About 15 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1
> minute longer. Stir in the cardamom, cumin, cinnamon, red pepper, black
> pepper and cook 30 seconds. Set aside to cool slightly.
>
> Preheat over to 375 degrees. In a large bowl combine beef, lamb, eggs,
> bread crumbs ketchup, yogurt, salt and cooked vegetable mixture just
> until well blended but not over mixed.
>
> Shape into meatloaf in baking dish and spread the top with the remaining
> 2 Tbl ketchup. Bake 1 hour 15 min. Let stand 10 minutes to set before
> carving.