Some things do get better with age but spices are not among them. So when looking through my cabinet, I was shocked to realize how long some of my spice containers had been around. Since spices and herbs can be an important way of adding flavor, I ran out to the store to get fresh spices. I was making a spinach and carrot quiche, and both my bottle of red pepper flakes and nutmeg were outdated.
All McCormick items now have "Best by" dates printed on them. If your container or package does not have a “Best by” date code (mm/dd/yy), it was manufactured prior to 2004.
Here is a list of herbs and spices for romance. Have you had success with any of these yourself?
Here is a Recipe for Love Cake.
I haven't tried it, but it does contain a few of those spices of romance.
Here is some music to play while you are cooking. Dave Koz used to play in the cookin' band with Emeril Lagasse.
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