We are dangerously low (or even out) of many of my necessary herbs and spices. I need these flavors to create the meals my family has come to love me for. I am like an artist with only blue paint, and the royal family expects a masterpiece.
This severely spice-deprived state has driven me far deeper into my spice cupboard than I have ventured in quite some time. I am using fenugreek and annatto, charnuska and black cardamom in new and sometimes crazy ways! I suppose hardship really does force a "growing of the art". I know I am making things in ways that I wouldn't if the old standbys of coriander and cumin were right there in front of me.
So, strap the Malamutes up to the sled, a serious expedition to Penzeys is required, for sure. But I think I'll try to keep this new spirit of discovery alive after we restock.
A sort of aromatic silver lining in the storm clouds of empty spice jars.
3 comments:
We just went to Penzey's today! Our situation was not as dire as yours, but it was my first trip in a long time.
i'll go with you, i need the good stuff too.
ps. i once did a still life with only blue paint in that CCS class we took.
Picasso had his "blue period"!
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