Re: [CH] Mexican Oregano vs Med oregano vs Cuban O.

Parkhurst, Scott Contractor (PARKHURS@LEAV-EMH1.ARMY.MIL)
Mon, 22 Feb 1999 16:03:00 -0600

 ->> Actually oregano is a flavor not an herb and includes thyme and
 ->> salvia.
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>Dunno who wrote this (I got it as quoteback), but, gee, I don't think
>oregano (either one), sage and thyme taste or smell alike at all.  I can
>certainly tell the difference in scent from several yards away in a
>garden or drying-room, and I've definitely never made oregano dressing
>at Thanksgiving. :)

(therefor each other).  I planted something called "cuban oregano" last
year, but couldn't find any recipes for it.  It was strong smelling and the
tag from the nursery claimed it "had culinary uses".  I read somewhere on
the net it wasn't a true variety of oregano.  What has this world come to,
imposter oregano???   Don't even want to hear about imposter chiles.

Scott... KCK