herbs, spices and seasonings One of the delights of being involved with cooking is that it is a living art; novel ingredients, new recipes, a dash of herbs here, a sprinkling of spice there, an unfamiliar ingredient, a spark of fresh ideas, inspire creativity. Rose Elliot, The Complete Vegetarian Cuisine  Unless otherwise specified I always use fresh herbs and freshly ground spices. If you can't find fresh herbs in your area try growing them yourself. Most herbs are easy to cultivate and require little care. A sunny spot in your garden, on the terrace or window sill will do. It's worth the effort; fresh herbs are, in most cases, much more aromatic than the dried versions. aromatic olive oils chicken curry curry and garam masala curried cashew nuts green tomato chutney