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Spice It Up + Mt Rose Giveaway

October 8th, 2012

I’m a huge fan of herbs and spice and try to incorporate as many of them as possible into our diets on a daily basis. The herbs I don’t grow in the garden, I buy from Mt Rose Herbs. I started buying from them years ago because they had great quality and have a great collection of organic products (did I mention they have great prices too) If you look in my spice cabinet you’ll see their labels dominate my jars.


When Mountain Rose Herbs contacted me about trying their new line of Epicurean products, I said “Sure” and asked about doing a giveaway. They sent me a few of their new products: Black Salt, White Peppercorns, Garam Masala, and Curry Powder. Typically, I mix up my own garam masala, and my recipe is great, but I thought I’d give theirs a try. I think these spice mixes might end up in my camping pantry. The pepper grinder container will be going in my purse so I can have freshly ground pepper anywhere.

You’ll notice that I have a link to Mt Rose Herbs in my sidebar and have for a long time. If you do purchase from Mt Rose Herbs, come to this blog and click through first. They give me a referral fee % of your order and it helps pay the expenses associated with this blog.

People ask me all the time about where I get my organic herbs and spices, Mt Rose Herbs I always respond. Mt Rose Herbs is going to be giving one of these spice collections to one lucky reader. All you have to do is comment below. Winner chosen, Congrats Troy who said this:

What’s your favorite herb or spice?

For more reading on the health benefits of spices:

119 Comments to “Spice It Up + Mt Rose Giveaway”
  1. Canned Quilter on October 8, 2012 at 6:02 am

    I usually buy my spices in bulk from the amish but my last purchase was not of the best quality so maybe it is time to find a new supplier. Will have to give Mt. Rose a try

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  2. Stone soup on October 8, 2012 at 6:18 am

    Love their stuff! Use their spices to make mulling spice packages for all my friends. It’s a fall thing! Haven’t tried any of the Epicurean line yet!

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  3. Andrea Duke on October 8, 2012 at 6:29 am

    I ordered from them last year for a friend through your blog. Great pricing and packaged well!

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  4. Mandie on October 8, 2012 at 6:37 am

    I have yet to order from them, but it’s on my to do list! What a nice giveaway.

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  5. angie h on October 8, 2012 at 6:43 am

    I haven’t gotten to my spices and seasonings yet, as far a switching to organic, but it is on my list and this would get me started. I do plan on a Mt Rose Herbs order soon and I will be sure to use your link.

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  6. jennifer fisk on October 8, 2012 at 7:12 am

    I’m not sure I have a favorite but Curry is certainly on the list. Here’s another source of spices you might be interested in gryffonridge.com

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  7. Kelly H. on October 8, 2012 at 7:26 am

    Salt. I’ll admit that I do like some foods *salty*, but more I love what this one seasoning *does* to food. Sweets, spicy…. whatever you’re doing, salt enhances it.

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  8. Deborah on October 8, 2012 at 7:32 am

    I have ordered essential oils from Mt. Rose, like lavender, calendula and tea tree oil – they were wonderful! I haven’t gotten any herbs from them yet, but maybe it is time to try.

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  9. Liz on October 8, 2012 at 7:33 am

    I’m having a love affair with cilantro right now.

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  10. Deborahjean on October 8, 2012 at 7:35 am

    I would Love to try these spices….and I love their packaging……Thank~You for the giveaway…….

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  11. Kristi on October 8, 2012 at 7:39 am

    This looks wonderful.

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  12. Michelle G on October 8, 2012 at 7:40 am

    Good morning, I found your blog a few weeks ago, and have been following ever since. I have enjoyed all the reading, and always come away with so much info, I am new to gardening….but I am HOOKED!!! What beautiful gardens your home in Ohio has, can’t wait to see what you will do to your new home in Maine.
    What a great giveaway. I have to agree that curry is one of my favorites!!! One can never go wrong with it. Oh, and a bit of salt can do miracles!
    Best regards, Michelle

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  13. deedee on October 8, 2012 at 7:47 am

    I would love to try the new stuff!

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  14. katie on October 8, 2012 at 7:48 am

    Thank you for hosting this giveaway by such a quality company. Quality ingrediants make all the difference when cooking. I’ve never ordered from Mt Rose Herbs, but I’m heading over to check out their website now. These would make great stocking stuffers for my husband!

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  15. Rachel on October 8, 2012 at 7:53 am

    I’ve never have black salt before, I’d love to try it!

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  16. Delicate Flower on October 8, 2012 at 8:15 am

    I buy my herbs in bulk and wish I had a store like this nearby!

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  17. Joan on October 8, 2012 at 8:19 am

    Nutmeg is probably my favorite spice. I love it on anything with a creamy sauce, in my tea, and pretty much anywhere I can use it. I’d love to try that black salt though!

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  18. sherri on October 8, 2012 at 8:21 am

    My favorite spice is cumin, it adds such a yummy smoky flavor to such a wide variety of dishes. I’ve ordered oils and lotion making supplies from Mountains Rose, but so far no spices. I’d love to give them a try!

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  19. kristin @ going country on October 8, 2012 at 8:24 am

    Cumin. Or curry. I love them both.

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  20. Gayle on October 8, 2012 at 8:24 am

    I use a lot of basil and dill that I grow myself. I also use organic herbs for my animals. I have ordered from Mt Rose before and will again. I would love to try the new line. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  21. Wendy on October 8, 2012 at 8:25 am

    Ahhh I looked at those products during my last order but my order was large enough!

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  22. Songbirdtiff on October 8, 2012 at 8:32 am

    Right now my favorite spice is turmeric, I keep trying to find new ways to use it.

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  23. daisy on October 8, 2012 at 8:38 am

    I use Italian herbs and paprika the most, but I’ve always wanted to try cooking with curry powder. How cool that they contacted YOU! Thanks for sharing more great information.

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  24. Hailey on October 8, 2012 at 8:40 am

    Cumin…hands down. I adore MRH!

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  25. Navya on October 8, 2012 at 8:54 am

    My favorite spice is Cardamom and herb is mint.

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  26. Lynn on October 8, 2012 at 8:55 am

    Cinnamon and pumpkin spice. Would love to try these

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  27. Anne-Marie on October 8, 2012 at 9:04 am

    Cumin for dried, basil for fresh.

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  28. Texan on October 8, 2012 at 9:07 am

    I also buy from them. Never been disappointed with anything I have purchased from them. Please enter me in the give away. The black lava salt is pretty :O)

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  29. Linda on October 8, 2012 at 9:11 am

    Cumin is my favorite, but I also use lots of other herbs and spices. This time of year I’m using lots of cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice and freshly grated nutmeg……so good!

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  30. Jan on October 8, 2012 at 9:22 am

    Thanks-this looks like a great provider of quality spices. I will be ordering soon! Would love to win the sampler.

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  31. kirsten on October 8, 2012 at 9:26 am

    we’ve loved the lemon pepper mix from McCormick, but in my attempt to get rid of processed, pre-packaged stuff, i think it’s going to go away. I need to learn to cook more with spices rather than processed additives.

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  32. Kara on October 8, 2012 at 9:51 am

    I love fresh basil in the summer, sage in the fall, thyme in the winter and mint in the spring.

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  33. Mark S on October 8, 2012 at 9:52 am

    I love cinnamon in both sweet and savory applications. Also, you can never go wrong with salt and quality black pepper.

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  34. Selah on October 8, 2012 at 9:55 am

    Paprika we use it in nearly everything

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  35. Kat on October 8, 2012 at 9:58 am

    Cinnamon! It is great in sweet and savory dishes and warms the soul. In Chinese herbal medicine it ismused to help things like arthritis, pms, common cold, infertility, and loads of other ailments. Secondary would be ginger and turmeric. Love ’em all!

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  36. whit on October 8, 2012 at 10:00 am

    Thanks for the chance to win great spices! I’ve getting my spices from an Oregon Tilth associated farm delivery service, but thinking of ordering from Mtn Rose. Thanks for sharing the info on the linky love…i will definitely use that when i place my order.

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  37. Katherine on October 8, 2012 at 10:05 am

    The spices sound great. I usually buy mine in bulk, but its always good to have another source.

    It’s hard to name a favorite spice, but perhaps rosemary for the savory spices and ginger or nutmeg for baking. I have 3 large rosemary plants in my yard, so I can get fresh anytime.

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  38. Sandy on October 8, 2012 at 10:05 am

    Visited via your link. Impressed! They have hard to find Cardamom (husband is Icelandic Canadian-and the recipes inherited from Iceland like Cardamom!)

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  39. Elizabeth on October 8, 2012 at 10:14 am

    I love cumin and rosemary (but not together)!

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  40. Dillon on October 8, 2012 at 10:14 am

    I’ve always wanted to try Mountain Rose Herbs! I love going to their website and building a dream wishlist. But I’ve never ordered :( I get most of my spices from our co-op’s bulk section. Not organic, but cheaper than any other store I’ve been too. I’d love to try Mt. Rose though!

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  41. Karen P. on October 8, 2012 at 10:17 am

    Cardamom- ground and pods. I found a fabulous Chai tea concentrate that I mix up and keep in the fridge, and of course cardamom is the star ingredient. Love it in baking.

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  42. Samantha on October 8, 2012 at 10:31 am

    I have to say my favorite herb would Basil…i love love love me some fresh basil :)

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  43. Gabi on October 8, 2012 at 10:34 am

    I love to use cumin- it really changes so many things. Celery seed is a close second.

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  44. Laura Hesslau on October 8, 2012 at 10:35 am

    What a fantastic giveaway! Curry is my favorite spice hands down!

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  45. Ginger on October 8, 2012 at 10:39 am

    Lovely looking spices. Hope I win so I can taste them!

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  46. susan ingle on October 8, 2012 at 10:45 am

    I use a lot of thyme; so would say it’s one that I go through the fastest. For baking and desserts, I use pumpkin pie spice which is a mixture and I use it for all kinds of baked goods.

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  47. Ms. Tweetley on October 8, 2012 at 11:17 am

    I use thyme a lot. Count me in for the giveaway.

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  48. Nadeanne on October 8, 2012 at 11:30 am

    I have been wanting to order from Mt Rose Herbs, but have yet to do so. My current favorite spice is cinnamon…now that it’s apple season! My favorite herb is probably basil, fresh or dried, I put it in everything.

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  49. Jennelle on October 8, 2012 at 11:34 am

    I would love to win this because I cannot find garam masala in any of my local grocery stores. It is so frustrating!!! I love living in WV, but sometimes it makes finding exotic ingredients difficult. We seem to be insulated from exotic cultures sometimes… Sigh.

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  50. Daedre Craig on October 8, 2012 at 11:35 am

    I’ve been digging ground cumin lately!

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