a friend returned from the Cairo spice market with vaduvan and z'atar - which is which? http://twitpic.com/4a4df9

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susan G. March 16, 2011
Here's some background and some links for the vaduvan:
http://www.theperfectpantry.com/2009/10/vadouvan-pantry-special-recipe-butternut-squash-soup.html
The Gourmet Magazine article was particularly interesting -- if it's still there. (Small tear!)
 
FunkyLady March 16, 2011
z'atar has sumac (dark red in color), sesame seeds, and thyme...so good on goat and lamb!
 
boulangere March 16, 2011
I wish I knew your friend!
 
MrsWheelbarrow March 16, 2011
Thank you!
 
hardlikearmour March 16, 2011
za'atar is on the left.
 
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