On Thu, 05 Jan 2017 12:56:31 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
wrote:

>On Thu, 05 Jan 2017 11:35:53 -0800, koko > wrote:
>
>>On Thu, 05 Jan 2017 09:59:03 -0500, Gary > wrote:
>>
>>>I finally made a run to the nearby health food store yesterday
>>>where they sell bulk herbs and spices at a good price.
>>>I was out of a few things and running low on others.
>>>
>>>It's only 1/4 mile away so I just walked it for some exercise.
>>>
>>>Great prices there and the stuff is very fresh. It's replaced
>>>constantly. Very low cost too vs the stale grocery store spices.
>>>
>>>I got 10 different herbs and spices. Got tons of it and it
>>>was only $12. Note, their price per pound is about 1/5
>>>of the grocery store prices, like McCormick, etc.
>>>
>>>Anyway, once home, I just set the bag on my kitchen counter.
>>>Came back into the kitchen a few minutes later and it had
>>>a very strong smell of fresh dried herbs/spice.
>>>
>>>Now to transfer it all from the little plastic bags into
>>>old spice jars that I have.
>>>
>>>Note to Carol: you should check this place out sometime.
>>>It might be better than ordering spices/herbs.
>>>It's local, replaced very often, and fresh as can be.
>>> http://heritagestore.com/
>>
>>I made a spice run recently also. I had to replace or replenish some
>>of my Indian spices. I'm afraid I didn't exercise as much restraint as
>>you did though, I came close to breaking the bank ;-)
>>
>>Spices, lentils, dal and more
>>https://flic.kr/p/QnJdm9
>>and some cookware
>>https://flic.kr/p/QLoXfD
>>
>>I had to rearrange and make some room in my tiny kitchen for the
>>additions. I pulled out my spice boxes, emptied the spice drawer and
>>threw out old spices and replenished the spices I was out of. It was a
>>huge project but I'm all reorganized and have everything handy again.
>>https://flic.kr/p/QLqcFk
>>
>>Glad I don't have to do that again any time soon. ;-)
>>
>>koko
>
>I'm out of cloves and can't get to the store It's been so cold, dry
>and snowy here that the indoor heat really does a number on nasal
>passages and eyes. I've been simmering orange peel, cloves and
>cinnamon sticks on the stove top to return some moisture to the air --
>also smells good.
>Janet US

That sounds wonderful. I think I'll try that sometime.

koko

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