▲ 21 ▼ Daily Discussion Thread: Mon 07 Aug 2023 (aussie.zone) submitted 3 years ago by bot001@aussie.zone [M] to c/melbourne@aussie.zone 231 comments fedilink hide all child comments Welcome to the Melbourne Community Daily Discussion Thread.
[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 10 points 3 years ago (5 children) I'm not lying when I say I really love herbs and spices. And my label maker. And that's not all of them :) permalink fedilink source hideshow 10 child comments replies: [–] 00Steve@aussie.zone 4 points 3 years ago (2 children) Awww yeh!! At home i have your typical above stove cupboard with 2 shelves that is completely full, 2 deep on each shelf. I then have an entire basket under my butchers block full of spices and another full of sauces haha permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago (1 child) Hello kindred spirit. Don't get me started on my condiments. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 00Steve@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) It always amazes me when i find a recipe with a spice i dont have :P permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (1 child) I rarely have that problem with spices. I am missing tarragon at the moment and I will hopefully be purchasing that today. I don't have a lot of herbs because I buy them fresh. I refuse to buy rosemary because that's a weed I scab off friends and family. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 00Steve@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago We just go for a walk and pick from peoples gardens that overhang front fences :P permalink fedilink source parent [+] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 2 points 3 years ago [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent [–] just_kitten@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (2 children) Nice collection of native spices! I'm curious to know which ones you rate permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 5 points 3 years ago Lemon myrtle is the king. I mainly use them on steak so mountain pepper is up there. permalink fedilink source parent [–] 00Steve@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago My faves are mountain pepper and saltbush currently. I also have a ginger berry and Riberry plant growing at the moment but neither have fruited yet but im excited to try them when they do permalink fedilink source parent [–] Goddess_Amaterasu@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) All the spice! Love how tidy everything is! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) It's just so I can find stuff in there. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Goddess_Amaterasu@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) I understand. Just complimenting on your shelf chef permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (1 child) When I moved into this house and discovered this cupboard I had no idea what it was for or what I was going to put in it. Not until I started putting in my spices did I realise it was in fact a spice cupboard. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Goddess_Amaterasu@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) Yeah if I saw that cupboard 100% it would’ve been spice and snacks. Gotta have a snack cupboard I says to myself 😅 permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) I grew up with curry powder and mustard powder being the most used spices so I really had no idea. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Goddess_Amaterasu@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago There’s no harm learning things as you get older. Honestly the day you stop learning is the day the world is ending or you’ve master all the culinary information about food 😅 permalink fedilink source parent [–] Duenan@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) One day I hope to achieve this with both herbs/spices and also pasta. One day! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago You only need to buy the ones you'll use. Many of these are refilled from packets of Hoyts. permalink fedilink source parent [–] RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago The best bit of advice I got early lockdown was to get all the herbs and spices. Because, I ate a lot of frittatas, rice and kale. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] 00Steve@aussie.zone 4 points 3 years ago (2 children) Awww yeh!! At home i have your typical above stove cupboard with 2 shelves that is completely full, 2 deep on each shelf. I then have an entire basket under my butchers block full of spices and another full of sauces haha permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago (1 child) Hello kindred spirit. Don't get me started on my condiments. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 00Steve@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) It always amazes me when i find a recipe with a spice i dont have :P permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (1 child) I rarely have that problem with spices. I am missing tarragon at the moment and I will hopefully be purchasing that today. I don't have a lot of herbs because I buy them fresh. I refuse to buy rosemary because that's a weed I scab off friends and family. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 00Steve@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago We just go for a walk and pick from peoples gardens that overhang front fences :P permalink fedilink source parent [+] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 2 points 3 years ago [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent
[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago (1 child) Hello kindred spirit. Don't get me started on my condiments. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 00Steve@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) It always amazes me when i find a recipe with a spice i dont have :P permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (1 child) I rarely have that problem with spices. I am missing tarragon at the moment and I will hopefully be purchasing that today. I don't have a lot of herbs because I buy them fresh. I refuse to buy rosemary because that's a weed I scab off friends and family. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 00Steve@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago We just go for a walk and pick from peoples gardens that overhang front fences :P permalink fedilink source parent
[–] 00Steve@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) It always amazes me when i find a recipe with a spice i dont have :P permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (1 child) I rarely have that problem with spices. I am missing tarragon at the moment and I will hopefully be purchasing that today. I don't have a lot of herbs because I buy them fresh. I refuse to buy rosemary because that's a weed I scab off friends and family. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 00Steve@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago We just go for a walk and pick from peoples gardens that overhang front fences :P permalink fedilink source parent
[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (1 child) I rarely have that problem with spices. I am missing tarragon at the moment and I will hopefully be purchasing that today. I don't have a lot of herbs because I buy them fresh. I refuse to buy rosemary because that's a weed I scab off friends and family. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 00Steve@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago We just go for a walk and pick from peoples gardens that overhang front fences :P permalink fedilink source parent
[–] 00Steve@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago We just go for a walk and pick from peoples gardens that overhang front fences :P permalink fedilink source parent
[–] just_kitten@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (2 children) Nice collection of native spices! I'm curious to know which ones you rate permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 5 points 3 years ago Lemon myrtle is the king. I mainly use them on steak so mountain pepper is up there. permalink fedilink source parent [–] 00Steve@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago My faves are mountain pepper and saltbush currently. I also have a ginger berry and Riberry plant growing at the moment but neither have fruited yet but im excited to try them when they do permalink fedilink source parent
[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 5 points 3 years ago Lemon myrtle is the king. I mainly use them on steak so mountain pepper is up there. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] 00Steve@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago My faves are mountain pepper and saltbush currently. I also have a ginger berry and Riberry plant growing at the moment but neither have fruited yet but im excited to try them when they do permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Goddess_Amaterasu@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) All the spice! Love how tidy everything is! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) It's just so I can find stuff in there. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Goddess_Amaterasu@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) I understand. Just complimenting on your shelf chef permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (1 child) When I moved into this house and discovered this cupboard I had no idea what it was for or what I was going to put in it. Not until I started putting in my spices did I realise it was in fact a spice cupboard. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Goddess_Amaterasu@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) Yeah if I saw that cupboard 100% it would’ve been spice and snacks. Gotta have a snack cupboard I says to myself 😅 permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) I grew up with curry powder and mustard powder being the most used spices so I really had no idea. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Goddess_Amaterasu@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago There’s no harm learning things as you get older. Honestly the day you stop learning is the day the world is ending or you’ve master all the culinary information about food 😅 permalink fedilink source parent
[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) It's just so I can find stuff in there. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Goddess_Amaterasu@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) I understand. Just complimenting on your shelf chef permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (1 child) When I moved into this house and discovered this cupboard I had no idea what it was for or what I was going to put in it. Not until I started putting in my spices did I realise it was in fact a spice cupboard. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Goddess_Amaterasu@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) Yeah if I saw that cupboard 100% it would’ve been spice and snacks. Gotta have a snack cupboard I says to myself 😅 permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) I grew up with curry powder and mustard powder being the most used spices so I really had no idea. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Goddess_Amaterasu@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago There’s no harm learning things as you get older. Honestly the day you stop learning is the day the world is ending or you’ve master all the culinary information about food 😅 permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Goddess_Amaterasu@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) I understand. Just complimenting on your shelf chef permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (1 child) When I moved into this house and discovered this cupboard I had no idea what it was for or what I was going to put in it. Not until I started putting in my spices did I realise it was in fact a spice cupboard. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Goddess_Amaterasu@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) Yeah if I saw that cupboard 100% it would’ve been spice and snacks. Gotta have a snack cupboard I says to myself 😅 permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) I grew up with curry powder and mustard powder being the most used spices so I really had no idea. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Goddess_Amaterasu@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago There’s no harm learning things as you get older. Honestly the day you stop learning is the day the world is ending or you’ve master all the culinary information about food 😅 permalink fedilink source parent
[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (1 child) When I moved into this house and discovered this cupboard I had no idea what it was for or what I was going to put in it. Not until I started putting in my spices did I realise it was in fact a spice cupboard. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Goddess_Amaterasu@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) Yeah if I saw that cupboard 100% it would’ve been spice and snacks. Gotta have a snack cupboard I says to myself 😅 permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) I grew up with curry powder and mustard powder being the most used spices so I really had no idea. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Goddess_Amaterasu@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago There’s no harm learning things as you get older. Honestly the day you stop learning is the day the world is ending or you’ve master all the culinary information about food 😅 permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Goddess_Amaterasu@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) Yeah if I saw that cupboard 100% it would’ve been spice and snacks. Gotta have a snack cupboard I says to myself 😅 permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) I grew up with curry powder and mustard powder being the most used spices so I really had no idea. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Goddess_Amaterasu@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago There’s no harm learning things as you get older. Honestly the day you stop learning is the day the world is ending or you’ve master all the culinary information about food 😅 permalink fedilink source parent
[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) I grew up with curry powder and mustard powder being the most used spices so I really had no idea. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Goddess_Amaterasu@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago There’s no harm learning things as you get older. Honestly the day you stop learning is the day the world is ending or you’ve master all the culinary information about food 😅 permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Goddess_Amaterasu@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago There’s no harm learning things as you get older. Honestly the day you stop learning is the day the world is ending or you’ve master all the culinary information about food 😅 permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Duenan@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) One day I hope to achieve this with both herbs/spices and also pasta. One day! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago You only need to buy the ones you'll use. Many of these are refilled from packets of Hoyts. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago You only need to buy the ones you'll use. Many of these are refilled from packets of Hoyts. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone 2 points 3 years ago The best bit of advice I got early lockdown was to get all the herbs and spices. Because, I ate a lot of frittatas, rice and kale. permalink fedilink source parent