[frugal-fannie]

I dislike cilantro. But after many years of eating salsa am finding it not so bitter, it is almost to tolerable now. I love curry,rosemary, star anise and 5 spice powder are my favorites along with bay leaves and different pepper spices.

 

[frugal-fannie]

What is star anise and 5 spice powder?

I've never cooked much with bay leaves but I should because I know it makes everything better. It's like I'm to cheap to buy it because you have to throw it away.

Star anise is a licorice flavored spice and I get it at the chinese store along with the 5 spice which is a blend that is great with beef dishes.
Bay leaves I buy dried at the Mexican store and they sell them cheap a large bag for $1. I want to grow one. I have my own sage, chives growing already.

 

[frugal-fannie]

Yum, licorice flavor. Great deal on the bay leaves!

I would love to learn how to grow spices and herbs. Can't you grow them inside your house?

You could, I have the sage growing outside and it is about 2.5 feet tall with beautiful purple flowers.