Cooking with the Cheapto – using new spices and herbs

photo.JPGThis is a nothing special post ’cause it’s only some summer squash sauteed in garlic-infused oil (with a few cloves thrown in the pan).  My point is that I’m using My Spice Sage‘s applewood smoked salt and Herbes de Provence blend for the first time and the smell is unbelievable!  That good, yes.  I hadn’t used their Herbes de Provence since I had so much of my own, but they gave me a 1 oz pack and I just now tried it.  I will be tossing the other blend into the compost.  Scares me to think of how accustomed we all are to stale spices and herbs – the difference will make your cooking pop!

And hey, they’re not paying me for this plug, but their prices are really cheap and shipping is fast.  and if they ever have an overstock they want to dump…