On Sat, 27 Nov 2010 14:44:50 -0600, Omelet >
wrote:

>> > Would oregano be a half-way decent substitute?
>> >
>> > Gotta remember to put this on my next Penzey's order.........
>>
>> Oregano. They're very closely related and virtually interchangeable.
>
>Sorry but I have to disagree...

With what? She's correct.

>When my Italian Oregano plant died, I did not replace it.
>For good reason.

Which was?

My wife grows Greek, Italian, and Mexican oregano in the back yard
every year. They're distinctly different in flavor.

Either Greek or Italian would be a good substitute for marjoram. Just
use about 1/3 less than called for. The Mexican is too assertive for a
recipe specifying marjoram.

-- Larry