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On Sat, 11 Jun 2016 20:34:31 -0400, Doris Night
> wrote:

>On Sat, 11 Jun 2016 08:59:08 -0600, Janet B >
>wrote:
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>>Two different sets of neighbors just got back from their summer trips.
>>My next door neighbors (they did the ship tour of the Rhine) brought
>>me a little bundle of hot paprika. They were told by the vendor to
>>only sprinkle a little on top of food. The package of hot paprika is
>>50g. 50g seems like a lot to have around if you are only going to
>>sprinkle a little on top of food?
>>My across the street neighbor (they did the bicycle/barge/canal tour
>>of Holland) brought me a container of Marrakech Mix. It's a coarse
>>mix of herbs, spices and salt. I did a little Internet checking on
>>this one and I think it is meant to be a rub for raw meat? Maybe a
>>curry of sorts? I really can't identify specifics on the Marrakech
>>Mix.
>>
>>My neighbors always bring me something tasty for my kitchen. I would
>>love some ideas for using these two spices.

>
>Sorry but I've got no ideas for the spices.
>
>BUT... did your neighbors say how they liked the Rhine cruise? DH and
>I are doing that cruise in September.
>
>Doris

they loved it! He did say he'd never seen as many bicycles in his
life. (my daughter did the bicycle trip) He said everywhere they
went paprika was being sold.
Janet US