Once you get a spice in your home,
You have it forever.
Women never throw out their spices.
The Egyptians were buried with their spices.
I know which one I’m taking with me when I go.
Erma Bombeck
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Once you get a spice in your home,
You have it forever.
Women never throw out their spices.
The Egyptians were buried with their spices.
I know which one I’m taking with me when I go.
Erma Bombeck
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
Very well said and quoted 😉
Carol says
Erma was and remains a national treasure for humor as far as I am concerned. I feel honored to bring her words
alive again.
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
I remember cracking at at everything Emma Bombeck said. I was so sad when she died. I miss her observations.
I think I must be the exception because I toss out old spices. 🙂
Carol says
I do throw spices out BUT they are years old. So I am more of a Bombeck person. Ha. It is interesting to consider what spices you would want to take with you. Ha!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
So I need to know.. what’s your favorite spice?!
Carol says
I’ve actually been pondering that. It’s like trying to pick your favorite color or book or movie. It all depends on the
mood. Soooooo I would have to take a selection! And yours?
Amy (Savory Moments) says
So what one is your favorite, Carol? I’m not sure I could pick just one… cinnamon? Hmmmm…. I’m not sure…
Carol says
It is a tantalizing question. Sounds like a great question for a food bloggers dinner party.
Christie says
I actually check mine regularly. There’s nothing for annoying for me than an old spice that doesn’t taste up to par. Most times, I have the whole spice and grind it fresh. Perfect!
Carol says
And that my dear is one of the reasons are such a splendid cook!!!!!
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says
Ohmygarsh…Erma! My mom read her all the time. Everything she shared with me and my sister, we would totally cracked up! Thanks for sharing, Carol. You brought back some fond memories. 🙂
Carol says
I love Erma. I am rediscovering her all over again. And it just seems like the right thing to do to highlight her timeless humor.
Debra says
Women do NEVER through out their spices…… How true.
Carol says
I know my Mom never did. I have a modest clean out every few years.
mjskitchen says
My husband was standing in my pantry the other day and I asked him what he was looking for. He said “chile powder…but there are way too many to know which one I want.” 🙂 So yes, I’ll be buried with my spices. 🙂
Carol says
That’s funny.