[Sca-cooks] Spice Mixes

[Olwen the Odd]

If you ever overuse saffron you will definately know it.

BYW, I sent you some allspice berries did I not?  and do you want a bottle
of imitation rose water to practice with.  It is very strong smelling and
tasting but is cheaper to practice with.
Olwen
>
>     Tried the Fine Poudre mix from The Medieval Kitchen
>    (pg 221)  both with and without the Saffron.....
>      I wasnt able to tell a difference in taste.
>     So this leads me to this queston......In a spice
>      mix that calls for Saffron in addition to other
>    spices or herbs  does saffron get overpowered easily
>    or is it a colorant?
>      Tried some saffron by its self and it seemed very subtle
>    and something that would be hidden easily.
>      or am I way of base?
>
>   Aethelwulf
>
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