Paprika and Oregano (was Re: SC - Pumpkins and such...)

[Laura C. Minnick]

Varju at aol.com wrote:
> 
> <<this may be a silly question, but what's the difference (besides where they
> come from, of course) between Hungarian Paprika and Spanish Paprika >>
> 
> This part of your question I can answer.  Hungarian paprika has a much
> stronger and distinct flavor than paprika grown in other areas.  It also
> comes in seven "flavors" ranging from sweet to hot.  I can't quite bring
> myself to use anything but Hungarian paprika thses days. . .

I have some paprika that a friend brought back from Budapest- the little
bags (each about the size of a banger) are marked 'Cspos' and
'Csposmentes' which I am taking as warm and warmer (neither is what I
would call hot). I like it, and I agree that it is much better than what
is available in the baking aisle at the grocery...

'Lainie