Spice It Up + Mt Rose Giveaway
I’m a huge fan of herbs and spice and try to incorporate as many of them as possible into our diets on a daily basis. The herbs I don’t grow in the garden, I buy from Mt Rose Herbs. I started buying from them years ago because they had great quality and have a great collection of organic products (did I mention they have great prices too) If you look in my spice cabinet you’ll see their labels dominate my jars.
When Mountain Rose Herbs contacted me about trying their new line of Epicurean products, I said “Sure” and asked about doing a giveaway. They sent me a few of their new products: Black Salt, White Peppercorns, Garam Masala, and Curry Powder. Typically, I mix up my own garam masala, and my recipe is great, but I thought I’d give theirs a try. I think these spice mixes might end up in my camping pantry. The pepper grinder container will be going in my purse so I can have freshly ground pepper anywhere.
You’ll notice that I have a link to Mt Rose Herbs in my sidebar and have for a long time. If you do purchase from Mt Rose Herbs, come to this blog and click through first. They give me a referral fee % of your order and it helps pay the expenses associated with this blog.
People ask me all the time about where I get my organic herbs and spices, Mt Rose Herbs I always respond. Mt Rose Herbs is going to be giving one of these spice collections to one lucky reader. All you have to do is comment below. Winner chosen, Congrats Troy who said this:
What’s your favorite herb or spice?
For more reading on the health benefits of spices:
I purchase from MRH also. Love all the products I have tried! Would love to win this give-a-way!
to Kathy L.'s comment
Love adding good quality herbs and spices to my cooking. The black salt sounds intriguing!
to Adelina Anderson's comment
I started using Mountain Rose Herbs after seeing them on your blog a couple of years ago. I love them! I love peppermint and basil. You’ll always find them in my kitchen.
to Robin's comment
The black salt does sound really interesting. I think my favorite herb is thyme. Or sage. Or basil. My, it is rather hard to choose!
to Sarah R's comment
Cinnamon is my favorite, not only for its wonderful flavor, but also its health benefits. Love the idea of white pepper and black salt, which I have never heard of before. Sounds very interesting and would love to try it.
to Liz J's comment
Great giveaway! I’ve thought about trying Mountain Rose Herbs in the past, so this would be a great giveaway to win. I would have to say that cinnamon is my favorite. I use it more than any other herb or spice, I think!
to Jeannine's comment
One favorite is hard to choose. Aside from salt and pepper, at this time of year, I use more fresh basil than anything else.
to maggiewann's comment
I love lemon thyme. It’s so lovely in so many dishes, it’s one I must
have on the shelf!
to cynthia's comment
My favorite spice is cinnamon- can’t get enough of it and it’s just
the best for baking!!!
to allegra's comment
I love herbs and spice so much, so it’s really hard to decide, but it has to be basil! or rosemary, or thyme. I can’t decide. Then there is the
whole spice thing- has to be black pepper!
to cyndi's comment
My favorite herb/spice tends to change over time. I just found a great new recipe with lots of oregano. So, right now I’m really enjoying the humble oregano. But I’m sure in a week or two I’ll have changed “favorites”. :)
to Becky's comment
thyme’s got to be my fave, and I love cutting it fresh from the garden, but a little MRH would be lovely to tide me over til the garden’s back in the spring!
to Troy R.'s comment
I’m a huge rosemary fan. So good, and it grows so well here! Thanks for the chance!
to Samantha's comment
Probably cardamom. There’s nothing else like it and it has such a sweet exotic taste and smell, adding it to anything instantly transports me to another place.
to melissa's comment
I’m a sucker for Marjoram, use the stuff like parsley. Thanks for the opportunity!
to Melanie J.'s comment
Cardamom – makes its way into savory and sweet dishes most days of the week. We also use a lot of cinnamon, for eating and household use.
to Jane's comment
vanilla beans, cinnamon, and peppercorns.
to Kathi Cook's comment
Garlic and pepper
to Amy's comment
I love basil, cumin & cinnamon. I’d love to try that black lava salt!
to Holly Johnson's comment
Hi! Thanks for your blog. I read it daily and have learned much! My favorite spice is nutmeg. Nutmeg and rosemary are my go-to seasonings in so many dishes.
Jean
to Jean Hermann's comment
I grow a lot of my own herbs but for the spices I LOVE cardamom. It is oh so exotic and reminds me of my childhood in Germany!
to Peggy's comment
Cinnamon is probably the spice I use the most. Fresh herbs are a new part in my garden that I’m still learning to grow and use. I think my favorite-smelling herb is dill.
to KimP's comment
Definitely nutmeg…..love what it does to many things I bake and cook!
to Sherry D.'s comment
I love the warmth of cinnamon and use lemon verbena in a sachet in my dryer. I also buy Mt.Rose Org Astragalus for my family & supply my sister & a friend healing from cancer. Lovely give away!
to Maureen's comment
My favorite spice is Cinnamon! I love it and especially love it during the Fall!
to Kelly G.'s comment
Fresh peppercorn.
to Lisa's comment
It’s hard to pick a favorite when, like teas, my preference seems to be dictated by mood and season. Still, I think I always love white pepper.
to Rebecca's comment
I can’t think of an herb that I have tried that I didn’t like. I don’t’ think I have ever tried cardamom, and after seeing the comments here, I am going to have to try it. maybe I love sage the best.
to Trish's comment
I’m new to MRH, but I use a variety of spices. I make “buttered chicken” that uses curry, graham marsla, cardamom and turmeric. Yummalicious!
to Sonya's comment
cinnamon,oregano for me
to Julie's comment
Herbs de Provence!
to Corrie's comment
So many wonderful herbs and spices, it’s my cumin I find myself having to replace most often.
to Jenn's comment
Peppercorns are my favorite. Thank you.
to ARUNA's comment
I don’t think I could choose just one, I love them all.
to Diane Steele's comment
I’ve heard a lot about Mt Rose Herbs lately, but I haven’t ordered yet. Maybe a sample will be what I need to kick my ordering butt into gear!
to veggiekitty's comment
These herbs look wonderful! My favorite herbs that I use the most are bay leaves, thyme,cayenne, garlic… I’m not sure lavender counts as a herb or not, but i simply adore products with lavender …..it smells so good! I need a few lessons when it comes to herbs and how to use them! Your new kitchen looks so bright and sunny…I know you like that :)
to Tammey's comment
I’ve read about Mt Rose Herbs on your site before, but haven’t had the opportunity to purchase yet. This is a great giveaway… ’tis the season for cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves!
to Kelly's comment
Garlic!
to domestic diva's comment
Mmm coriander is probably my favorite spice, at least these days. I grow cilantro in my garden and then save the seeds, and freshly ground coriander is hard to beat in a stir fry, a soup, or to spice up a bean dish!
to Arika's comment
thyme, sage, or rosemary is my favorite
to bonnie K.'s comment
Cinnamon is the best spice in my opinion. Such a fabulous flavor.
Second best is basil. Actually, there are so many herbs and spices I love, but cinnamon is a favorite.
to Melanie C.'s comment
Oh, I do love a good spice! Will have to take a look into this company :)
to Christy's comment
Geez…it would be easier if you asked me how to bring world peace. Thyme, lavender, cloves are some favorites. As Christmas approaches I fill a heavy saucepan about 1/2 way with water, add orange peels, cloves, and cinnamon then simmer on the stovetop. My kids always associate that smell with Christmastime.
to Maybelline's comment
I love the smell, and taste, of sage.
to Sara P.'s comment
Hands down fresh, ground black pepper. Brings back childhood memories for some strange reason. Love it, my kids love it. Keeping the love of black pepper going!!!!
to Rocky Top Farm's comment
I love them all, but have to go with Garlic – Oregano – Basil for my sauce!
to Samantha's comment
Enjoy your site
to Canondee's comment
Hmn… so hard to choose a favorite.. I think cumin & garlic are truly my workhorse favorites.. but I love all of them for one thing or another.
I havent bought from Rose Mt Herbs before though I’ve considered it for years. I used to buy from San Francisco Herb Co, but most of theirs arent organic, even if the price is right.
to KimH's comment
Mt Rose Herbs.. ugh… 5:something am.. ;)
to KimH's comment
I would love to give these to my son, he’s the chef around the house and always trying new spices, interesting recipes and they are delicious!
to Anita Jackson's comment
Wow, what a wonderful gift. I was a late bloomer when it comes to herbs and spices. Now I can’t cook without them. I have not had the pleasure of using Mt. Rose Herbs, but I look forward to it in the future.
I look forward to your blog entry’s everyday, Thank you
to Kim's comment
It’s a toss-up between cinnamon and curry. And then there’s basil….
to Jenny's comment