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Default Oregano: ground vs leaves

jmcquown wrote:
> On 11/23/2017 10:40 AM, wrote:
>> Actually adding sugar to the sauce cuts down on the
>> acidity that the tomatoes naturally add. You can
>> alternatively use carrots or another vegetable high in
>> sugar..
>>

> What sauce would you be talking about? Are you replying to
> a 10 or 20 year old question?
>
> Jill


I'm betting 1985.

And, no, sugar doesn't cut down acidity, though it may alter
your perception _very_ slightly. Baking soda would safely
cut down acidity. Soda ash (sodium hydroxide or lye) will
also powerfully counteract acids, but dangerously.

Interesting that Leslie's last name is ashe85 innit?