Spices

[seekermeister]

I ordered a bunch of spices online, primarily for the purpose of baking, among which, is a bottle of Rosemary. I don't know much about the spice, but from what I read, it is supposed to be good for memory, at least in terms of concentration. I'm wondering if there is any truth in this?

Any other spices with benefits that one should know about?

 

[kado897]

Turmeric is reputed to be an antiseptic. Oh and just to be dogmatic Rosemary is a herb not a spice. It goes well with Lamb.

 

[seekermeister]

Thanks, I'll order some Tumeric. I rarely eat lamb, but I have a recipe for Rosemary bread that I'm going to try out. I found a dealer on eBay that sells spices pretty cheap in bulk sizes, so I need to find good uses for them.

EDIT: Hmm, I Googled Tumeric and found this article...

http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/20-health-benefits-of-turmeric.html

They make a lot of claims for it besides being an antiseptic...I wonder?

 

[kado897]

I would take that with a pinch of salt. :roflmao:

 

[noobvious]

I've heard that hot spices boost your immune system, but I don't know how true that is.

 

[Dwarf]

Try these Spices:

 

[kado897]

 

[seekermeister]

Try these Spices:

One must take that kind of spice very carefully in small doses, otherwise one might go blind.

 

[whs]

it is supposed to be good for memory

Maybe a little shake on the RAM Dimms will speed up your system - LOL

But seriously, the wife always sprinkles some rosemary over the roast potatos before they go in the oven. Tasts very good.

 

[A Guy]

Rosemary herb nutrition facts and health benefits

A Guy

 

[seekermeister]

Rosemary herb nutrition facts and health benefits

A Guy

This quote, taken from your link, kind of gives a foundation to old lore, since it is supposed to improve the concentration side of memory. Maybe it helps ward off cold feet in weddings, and helping insure that the wedded couple remember their wedding vows.

Apart from culinary and medicinal purpose rosemary shoots, flowers and leaves are used in ceremonies such as weddings and festivals for decorating banquet halls as incense to ward off bad influences.

 

[seekermeister]

it is supposed to be good for memory

Maybe a little shake on the RAM Dimms will speed up your system - LOL

But seriously, the wife always sprinkles some rosemary over the roast potatos before they go in the oven. Tasts very good.

Assuming that roast potatoes equals baked potatoes in American vernacular, I'm wondering if it would be better to sprinkle it on them after cooking, rather than before, since A Guy's article said that it should be added as late as possible, to prevent the heat from destroying it's properties?

 

[kado897]

it is supposed to be good for memory

Maybe a little shake on the RAM Dimms will speed up your system - LOL

But seriously, the wife always sprinkles some rosemary over the roast potatos before they go in the oven. Tasts very good.

Assuming that roast potatoes equals baked potatoes in American vernacular, I'm wondering if it would be better to sprinkle it on them after cooking, rather than before, since A Guy's article said that it should be added as late as possible, to prevent the heat from destroying it's properties?

I think most recipes say to do it at the start with a little oil.

 

[A Guy]

I believe it is used as flavoring in most cases, not for it's attributes

A Guy

 

[kado897]

Myself I prefer Thyme on roast potatoes.

 

[seekermeister]

A Guy,

I suppose, I was just going by this from your article:

In order to keep the fragrance and flavor intact, the herb is generally added to cooking recipes at the last moments, since prolonged cooking would result in the evaporation of its essential oils.

 

[kado897]

A Guy,

I suppose, I was just going by this from your article:

In order to keep the fragrance and flavor intact, the herb is generally added to cooking recipes at the last moments, since prolonged cooking would result in the evaporation of its essential oils.

That's true for most herbs. The problem with rosemary is that is is a really hard herb and you don't want uncooked bits as they are not very nice.

 

[A Guy]

I'm not saying you are wrong. I'm not a fan myself

A Guy

 

[seekermeister]

I've always wondered if there was an underlying significance to the inclusion of parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme in Scarborough Fair?

 

[kado897]

I don't think so. It just scans well.