Question of the Day, Sunday, January 28th

[nurseangel]

What is one herb or spice you love that other people are often on the fence about?

Me: Cilantro. I think it has a nice, clean flavor.

 

[mani]

What is one herb or spice you love that other people are often on the fence about?

Me: Cilantro. I think it has a nice, clean flavor.

Oh yes, me too, although we call the leaves Coriander.

When it comes to spice blends, I'm an harissa addict. That would be pretty hard to dislike.

(I have a feeling this is going to be the 'I hate/love Cilantro' thread.)

 

[artiemom]

mani I think you are correct.. it is a 'cilantro' thread...
Put me in the category of NO Cilantro.... I think it is a genetic thing with me. To me, it tastes like soap.. so....

I just love Herbs De Provence-- especially the blend from Penzey's...

 

[Gunther4ever]

add me to the cilantro list of no. I love Basil and some of the family is on the fence with that.

 

[Winchester]

artiemom Great minds.....! I really like Penzey's herbs de provence, too. Good stuff.
And not a fan of cilantro either.

I like to make my own seasonings. Yesterday, I made some Italian seasoning with basil, oregano, marjoram, rosemary, and thyme. A bit of savory and a bit of sage. It smelled heavenly.

 

[neely]

Put me in the category of NO Cilantro.

Absolutely no speck of Cilantro in my food please! But I love Ceylon Cinnamon and put it in so many things.

 

[betsygee]

I am a cumin addict. I put it in soups, beans, eggs.

And oh yeah--

 

[nurseangel]

betsygee It's beautiful.

 

[denice]

I like cumin really well. Cilantro is okay it just isn't a favorite for me. I don't have the genetic issue though, I don't get the soapy taste. I do not like anise, licorice or fennel. It's less well known but that is genetic as well.

 

[fionasmom]

I love cilantro. It definitely is a genetic like or dislike and is included on most of the DNA/ancestry tests. I will buy it purposely to put on salads and sandwiches.

 

[catloverfromwayback]

None, I am indifferent to herbs and spices. The only ones I use are the rare sprinkling of cinnamon sugar on a dessert, or celery salt if the cook has made pumpkin soup too sweet. I’ve never tasted the notorious cilantro.

 

[Margot Lane]

All in on the Cilantro! On the fence wise, not everybody likes dill or star anise, so I’ll dibs those. Cardamom and lemon verbena can be acquired tastes, but I think those two get a wider appreciation berth.

 

[MoochNNoodles]

I looove cilantro! Cumin also. Celery seed is also really good. My stepsister used to mix it with butter and garlic powder to brush on hot flaky buns and they were SO good!

 

[Tobermory]

I do not like anise, licorice or fennel.

I’m with you on not liking these. But a big yes to cilantro!

 

[nurseangel]

I despise star anise and didn't even know licorice was a spice. Put me down for Team I Hate Them!

One thing I have an intense hatred of is sea salt. It ruined a few good meals for me until I started carrying my own salt shaker in my pocketbook unless I knew my kind of salt would be available.

Once, DH and I went to a restaurant for lunch. A co-worker just happened to be seated a few booths away. I realized I had forgotten my salt and DH got up and left the restaurant on a mission to buy salt. He was gone so long that my co-worker became concerned and asked if I was alright. I guess it looked like we'd been in the midst of an argument and DH just left me stranded at the restaurant.

I don't like imitation salt, either.

 

[lizzie]

I don't think there's really any herb or spice that I don't care for.My spice cabinet is full to say the least!Actually,it's overflowing according to Harry,and he's right.He kinda shudders when he sees an amazon box,lol!

 

[aliceneko]

I dislike coriander (cilantro), licorice, cayenne peppers and overly spicy chilli (I can handle a little).

 

[MonaLyssa33]

I'm not sure what people typically don't like. I hate cilantro, not because it tastes like soap but because it tastes like cilantro. I also can't stand ginger. My favorites though are rosemary, dill, and the ones you just add to everything like onion powder, garlic powder and salt.

 

[maggiedemi]

Cilantro and super hot peppers