Recent content by maurices

Spices intrigue me Hi Daisy, thank you for a great reply.:chef: I printed the entire thread (13 pages) and hope that all words display. I did not find a print button for this site, so I used mine that covers the entire display including the lost space to the left - may cut off a word on the...

:huh: As a novice cook (age 75) and a novice to this forum. For now, I will keep my question simple. Later, I will amplify on why I seek in-depth help in this "wonderful" area of cooking. First, I seek a book or general info on the combining of spices - some mate, some enhance the other, some...

Thanks everyone - had to terminate my earlier reply before sharing what I had added in addition to the granulated sugar by my wife who was hungry and wanted to just try (had canned soup on the ready). After adding each sugar (4 Tbsp in all) I let each simmer for 15-20min, then decided to add 1...

Thanks for the replies - that was quick. Actually, we have already added about 4 tablespoons of sugar - suggested by my wife, but after it blends, the bitter flavor returns - now it's getting sweet and I, a type II diabetic, don't need the sugar. I remember mom (died at 91) used many spices...

:lol: I am ancient but would love to learn how to cook without doing what I just did today. I made my usual pot of chili, but added something that made the whole thing very bitter. My wife who does not like to cook, but knows more than I do, said that excessive cumin a/o chili powder would cause...