"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
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> Oh pshaw, on Tue 16 Oct 2007 06:27:06p, Felice Friese meant to say...
>
>> epazote
>>
>> Wayne said: I don't have any...never tried it. What does it taste like?
>>
>>
>> Wikipedia sez:
>>
>> Epazote is used as a leaf vegetable and herb for its pungent flavor.
>> Raw, it has a resinous, medicinal pungency, similar to the liquorice
>> taste of anise, fennel, or even tarragon, but stronger. Epazote's
>> fragrance is strong, but difficult to describe. It has been compared to
>> citrus, petroleum, savory, mint and putty.
>> Although it is traditionally used with black beans for flavor and its
>> antiflatulent properties, it is also sometimes used to flavor other
>> traditional Mexican dishes as well ...
>>
>> Penzey's sez:
>>
>> Epazote is traditional for Mexican cooking, adding a sweet, mild flavor
>> of its own to each dish. Historically, it has been used to reduce the
>> intestinal gas that occurs with a diet rich in beans. Many recipes call
>> for epazote, and many people swear by it. Add 1 TB. to a 2-qt. pot of
>> chili or bean soup, or simmer with beans before adding to soup or chili.
>> Chopped, from Mexico.
>>
>>
>> Felice sez:
>>
>> Try it. You'll like it.
>
> Thanks, Felice! I guess I could/should have looked that up myself. :-) I
> appreciate your taking the time. After reading your post, I will
> definitely get some and try it. Sounds good.
> --
> Wayne Boatwright

'sallright, Wayne. I'm having a boring evening waiting for "Damages", and
finding this for you and windmill cookie molds for Sheldon gave me something
to do. Call me Mommy's little helper.

Felice