If you are looking for a nice gift you may want to consider Certified Organic Vegetable, Herb or Flower Seeds. These are from a totally organic sources and are guaranteed not to be involved in any genetically modified “this or that” whatsoever. Check out the web for the many reputable suppliers.

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 The trouble with a the premixed special seasonings out there are three:

They’re generally non-organic (ie Chemicalized).
By the time the spices are prepped, packaged in bulk for the specialty seasoning manufacturer, transported and waiting to be purchased they’ve reached legal drinking age.  And spices flatten out as time goes by.
You have to accept what they give you. [...]

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 One good way to multiple your food repertoire is to add in chopped fresh or sauteed peppers to your existing recipes. This of course won’t work for everything but there are many possibilities including:

Dips
Meals made with Organic Ground Meats such as turkey or beef
Sauces
In sandwiches
In condiments such as organic mustard or ketchup (even if we buy [...]

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 I just got back from my brother’s place (computer emergency) and noticed that the spice rack situation has further deteriorated. Now, not only are some spices in glass jars to let the light in, but they are on this shelf thing positioned right in front of the window. .. Sort of an effort made to get [...]

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 This isn’t for everyone but the most die-hard of garlic fans. Here’s the deal. Right now I’m having a mid-afternoon snack of mixed hot organic veggies. And, being a garlic head, I like to occasionally ramp it up. So before I serve the veggies I take a clove of raw garlic and cut it into thin slices [...]

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 It seems that the most common form of pepper is the already pre-ground type that sits in a container with holes in it (aka the pepper shaker). My brother, who does spend some time cooking, will top off his creations with this stale excuse for a flavor enhancer. But pepper is a spice who’s sole purpose is [...]

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The use of peppers has been rising, and for good reason… they taste excellent, can spice things up if you like and are healthy. Now if you make your own Salsa you really need a knowledge of peppers to keep it interesting.
 Well, some of the peppers most commonly available are the Bell, Cayenne, Cherry, Habanero  Jalapeno and [...]

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