**THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. THANKYOU FOR ALL OF YOUR ENTRIES. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE WINNERS**
I’ve heard that there was a time in Australia when the only seasonings or flavours used were salt and pepper. To me, that sounds unfathomable and a little frightening. Where would we be without the rich scents of the herbs and spices that routinely feature in our recipes today? It goes without saying that Herbies herbs and spices are the best in Australia. If ever there was an area to splurge it’s on good quality herbs and spices. They only cost you a dollar or two more than other but are well worth it as they contain no fillers, starches, MSG, free-flow agents or additives of any kind. Just pure unadulterated spice. I often see Ian Hemphill from Herbie’s on TV in the morning and he often shows how to use these herbs, his knowledge shining through.
This month, we’re giving away two Herbies Spice Kits worth $30 each. For those of you still battling the cold weather (me included), we have one Comfort Foods Spice Kit - Seven spices and blends (ground rosemary, mixed spice, Baharat spice mix, tagine mix, chipotle chilli powder, samber spice mix and thyme) with recipes for Apple Crumble, Bean Mash with Rosemary, Lamb Tagine, Smokey Vegetable Soup, Slow-cooked Ox Cheeks, Sambar and Farmer’s Potato Bake.
For Lovers and Wannabe Lovers we have one Aphrodisiac Spice Kit- Six aphrodisiac spices (Pasilla chilli powder, nutmeg, cardamom, saffron and cumin), plus Za’atar which you could team up with known aphrodisiacs like oysters, olives, artichokes and figs in recipes for making Oyster Soup, Bruschetta with Artichoke Puree, The Bird Stripped Bare, Pears with Saffron Jelly,and Spiced Figs. I’d say these will get you some action better than the phrase “I’ll do the dishes tonight honey, you relax!” or “Go ahead and buy that new Chanel bag, it’s worth every cent!”
All you have to do is tell me “What is the difference between a herb and a spice?” and which kit you’d prefer. Email me on: nqn.herbies.comp@gmail.com with your name, email and postage details. You can enter once daily but because the prize is food, I’ll have to keep the entries within Australia -we don’t want the precious spices to get caught at overseas customs! The competition ends midnight AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) on Sunday the 30th of September so you have plenty of time!
If you can’t wait to get your Spice Kits, they are available from the Herbies website or at their store:
Herbies
745 Darling Street ROZELLE
NSW 2039 AUSTRALIA
Tel: (02) 9555 6035
Fax: (02) 9555 6037
Email: herbie@herbies.com.au
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I love Herbies! I usually get the smoked paprika, the Sri Lankan curry mix and the Laksa mix. I usually buy the blends and then buy supermarket cheapies for things like cumin and chilli simply because I can’t afford to get everything I’d want. I’ve not tried any of the herbs/spices listed in these kits. Thanks for offering these prizes
Cool Competition!
I would love the Aphrodisiac Spice Kit - There is a fantastic smell that fills the kitchen and the incredible taste that cumin powder, cardamon and chilli powder and other spices contribute to the dishes that we make. I’ve never used Saffron before but would love to try it!
I’d love the Aphrodisiac Spice Kit, it will dry hubby nuts
oh *drool* I love me some spices. Never thought I could get some Chanel action using them though.
All hail Herbie’s! It has been such a great educational experience for me. I never knew what to do with herbs and spices. Now I make curries and eat dukkah! All the recipes on the back of the packets have yet to fail me. Looking forward to popping into the store in Balmain soon! Mmmm and the smells! Great prizes NQN, thank u
I consider myself a gourmet cook in the kitchen. Winning those spices would just add more juice to my comment.
A herb is different than a spice,
they both are very nice,
spices have a nice smell,
herbs are green and make you well.
The difference for me is, herbs I pick from the garden and spices i sprinkle from the packet!
I love the Aphrodisiac Spice Kit
Herbs are plants grown and dried
spices are ground seeds or dried spice that have a wonderful concentrated smell.
My husband loves herbs and spices and I would like to give him your Aphrodiasic Spice Kit.
My husband LOVES to cook with good quality spices,i would love to give him the Aphrodiasic Spice Kit.
a herb is a plant valued for it’s medicinal qualities. a spice is a vegetable substance used for flavouring.
both add great taste to meals.
I have never tried using herbies spices! I was actually reffered to try them by a friend. Reading the users comments has convinced me..love the sound of the recipie’s on the back!
A Herb is a plant usually green
A spice is ground up, plants not seen.
Either way, they always make
Whatever I’m cooking taste so great!
Would love the aphrodisiac pack.
thanks
Herbs are the seasonings from the leaf of a plant,
Spices are the seasonings of plants, excluding the leaves.
Both are required for cooking, I believe!
Herbs and spices are nice,
Nutmeg’s spicy,
Ginger’s alright,
Basil’s tasty,
Oregano’s nice.
Garlic’s so yummy,
Paprika’s got a burning bite,
Herbs and spices bring things alive.
Herbs are from leafy parts of a plant, the part above ground whereas a spice is harder.. a seed or root, etc., often underground.
Herbs are generally fragrant leaves of plants whereas spices and roots or seeds and then ground
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