Reddit mentions: The best cumin

> Add in some spices, which is a true investment as they're a bit pricey, and you can make decently tasty and healthy meals that cost 1/3 or even 1/4 of what you would pay eating out.

So those jars of basics like powdered garlic, onion, paprika, etc that you probably just spent $4ish for 2 oz each? Yeah instead of considering that an investment in the spices, consider it an investment in the jars you can refill.

Ethnic grocers are a great source for extremely low cost bulk spice. There are many good deals on Amazon too (example)

Online sites like http://www.thespicehouse.com/spices/ have very high end spices still at a fraction of the cost of grocery chains, especially when you consider the fact that they're so much fresher and more potent that you don't need to use nearly as much for just as much flavor (but better flavor). They also have amazing options you wouldn't normally see at a chain grocer: blends (like sriracha powder), single powders (like tomato powder), and variants (like roasted garlic powder in addition to white garlic powder).

If you have a local Penzeys then check that out as another source of high quality spices. They'll have a lot of jars out that are reasonable for their quality, but they'll also have bulk/bagged spices that are a great deal.

There are a couple tricks. The first is to buy quantities you can get through in a reasonable amount of time. Spice powders are like coffee grounds, they start off great, quickly deteriorate into "still pretty good" territory, but eventually they'll just be flavorless.

The second trick is to make sure you match what you buy with what you cook. It's very easy to go crazy when every individual bag is cheap. I do very little baking with spices, for instance. 90+% of my dishes are based on garlic and onion (both of which I use fresh and supplement with powder), paprika, cumin, and pepper powders. Then I have lesser amounts of spices like turmeric, fenugreek, (china) ginger, coriander, and some warming spices (not a completely list). I would be an idiot to buy a bunch of dried parsley and basil because it will go dead LONG before I use it (setting set aside any debate about the wisdom of when if ever to use dried herbs, just an illustration)

Store your bulk bags in a cold, dark place and refill small the small containers you paid top dollar for. If you're just getting started or need better quality bottles I recommend checking out a site like this. I recently took some Christmas money and bought a couple cases of glass spice bottles and built a couple oak trays that neatly fit the jars and my cupboards so I can easily pull out the spice equivalent of a painter's pallet while I cook and absolutely love it.

You can get into this in a pretty financially neutral manner or save a bit of money in direct terms (build up much higher quality spices for similar money, or just save money for similar quality) but having better flavor in your cupboard means you'll more easily make high quality food at home which means you'll eat at home more and of course that's where tremendous savings really pile on.

We very rarely eat out anymore in large part because we have absolutely no desire to pay 5x the cost to go to a restaurant and eat food that's absolute crap compared to what we can season & smoke or grill at home. Spices like the ones I mentioned above will take you to Creole, Mexican, Indian, Thai, or many other flavors depending on ratio and supplementary spices.

Thanks for bringing up investment in spices - I think it's a huge part of sustainable, enjoyable eating and while dried spices may not make for 5 star dining they can be a huge factor in regular dining at home which is, for many of us, the largest area of our budget we can really save money on or not based on day to day decisions. Make it easy on yourself to stay in control!

i have been noticing your comments about your legs and how they bounce, etc, it sounds quite irritating...

i want to share with you a couple of things that you can eat that will do dramatic changes for your health...

1. black seed..
   
2. papaya, including it's seeds..
   
3. garlic cloves..
   
   black seed is an absolutely amazing substance.. put some black seeds in a jar with honey, eat about twenty seeds every day or two, and then tell me if you dont see a noticeable difference in your overall health.. you can buy it on amazon.. my suggestion is to buy the actual seeds, not the black seed oil..
   
   https://www.amazon.com/Adonis-Nigella-Sativa-Kalonji-Baraka/dp/B07BS53R34/ref=sr_1_10_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1536415549&sr=8-10&keywords=black+seed
   
   papaya, dont remove the seeds, cut it open and start eating.. simple..
   
   garlic, it is a very nice natural antibiotic and natural anti-parasitic.. do yourself a favor and eat five to ten cloves, diced, drink a lot of water, it is like swallowing a fireball into your intestines.
   
   want good health? cleanse your body... feed it well.. drink water.. sleep..
   
   happy happy..
   
   

Every night I have a base of either quinoa or rice, prepared in my rice cooker with various vegetables and spices. If rice, I'll roll it up with nori for homemade veggie rolls.

With dinner I have a 12 ounce glass of water with two tablespoons of flax and one tablespoon of chia.

I buy my pinto beans and black beans loose in bulk at the local grocery store when picking up my vegetables, usually around 5 or 6 pounds of each at a time.

Cumin, garlic powder, tahini, and dry garbanzo beans go for a good homemade hummus in a food processor. Needs a fresh lemon or two squeezed into the tahini. Original recipe had olive oil and salt, I leave out the oil entirely and either cut the salt down to a dash or none at all.

I keep oats and almond meal on hand to make pdb cookies with the same food processor, just add a banana or two, cinnamon, nutmeg, almond butter, and raisins if you like. The original recipe called for dates and I said eat me I'm doing raisins.

I got peppermint in bulk to make tea with, both by itself as well as mixing with chamomile, mugwort, etc.

I keep almost all of the above in these convenient cereal containers to both extend shelf life, shelf space, and remove any branding or advertising. Mason jars are also awesome!

Don't forget you can dehydrate your own food as well!

Edit: I don't work for Amazon, I just live no-car and order like this to survive!

np - if you have a local co-op/health food store in your area, chances are they have a decent spice section that you can buy your spices in bulk/weigh out how much you need/want. If not, you can always go on Amazon. 16 oz may be a lot, but it's better quality, and less expensive in the long run.


I also make my own chili powder, which calls for a decent amount of cumin, and tastes amazingly better than store bought. There's also making carnitas, berbere seasoning, bbq rubs... so many things made better by cumin.

Have you checked out Amazon for spices? If you have friends who use the same spices you do, they have some pretty amazing deals on bulk spices. I'm thinking maybe whole cumin would keep longer than ground, but I'm not at all sure what the average person would do with 2lbs of the stuff. But, you might be able to split an order with friends and relatives. Just a thought. 2lbs bulk whole cumin at $0.56/oz, fresh yellow turmeric root $8/lb

Instant Pot Chipotle Black Beans (so easy!)

Canned beans, schmanned beans. Nothing is better than cooking your own DRIED beans from scratch! These Chipotle Black Beans are SO easy (and cheap!) to prepare in your Instant Pot and the flavors outperform any can of beans. It’s a win-win.

Full recipe (with notes) found at....https://veggiechick.com/instant-pot-chipotle-black-beans/

• 2 tablespoons water (or vegetable broth)
  
• 1/2 medium Spanish yellow onion, diced
  
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
  
• 3 cups water (or unsalted vegetable broth)
  
• 1 cup dried black beans, not soaked beforehand*
  
• 2 teaspoons cumin powder
  
• 1 teaspoon Spanish paprika
  
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chipotle powder (adjust amount for desired spiciness)
  
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, optional
  
  

  INSTRUCTIONS
  

  
  

1. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté. Add the 2 tablespoons water (or vegetable broth), chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the onions are soft and translucent
   
2. Next add the water (or 3 cups vegetable broth), dried black beans and all spices.
   
3. Press Stop to reset the Instant Pot and then press the Bean/Chili button (or Manual/Pressure Cook) and set the time to 35 minutes. The Instant Pot will start to build pressure and after pressurized, it will cook for 35 minutes. After cooking, it will need to sit for awhile to release pressure (about 15 minutes).
   
4. When the pressure is released, remove the lid. The beans will be sitting in some liquid; taste to make sure they are cooked through and to your desired spiciness.** If desired, add a little more chipotle powder and/or lime juice and stir. 
   
5. Use a handheld strainer to remove the beans. Save the liquid for adding to recipes if desired. Makes 3 cups.
   
6. Store these beans (with or without liquid) in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. 

Hello! It's nice to meet you, and thank you for doing this contest. The main item I am interested in is this bulk package of cumin seeds. I am trying to eat healthier and incorporate more spices into my food

Yeah, I actually just got these raw seeds, they're pretty gross but it's all good.

:D It's seriously delicious! I also sprinkled adobo seasoning on the skins when they were done.

Amazon?

Asafoetida/Hing https://smile.amazon.com/LG-Hing-Asafoetida-50gms/dp/B000JMFEL4/

Turmeric https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00F9WG6V6/

Chili powder https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00MYRUYAI/

Chickpea flour https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B004LJSXN2/

Amchur https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00449PFJY/

Jeera https://smile.amazon.com/Cumin-Seeds-Jeera-Whole-14oz/dp/B000JMDHAE/

Mmmm, cumin!

Amazon sells most things now, the postage is a lot on one item, but if you get a few things together from the same seller you can get it down to supermarket prices. Also, a lot of the 'hard to find' ingredients are in in every grocery store.

I've had 2 Lyme blood tests done now and both came back negative. I am still convinced I have it as I pulled off 7 ticks from myself during fishing in summer of 2018 and am exhibiting every single symptom to a t. I am going for another test next Tuesday and can expect another 1-2 weeks for the results again. It started with joint pain which I thought was from years at the gym but seemed unusual as my joints in my finger and shoulder just wouldn't heal for months. I finally got hit by the worst headache of my life in December while being at the gym, I thought I was having a stroke, had a catscan and an mri and both look fine so no stroke. Now I have a daily headache and insane weakness which has caused me to stop working. My heart hurts at random intervals throughout the day and my muscles sometimes spasm. My eye vision has gotten worse for no reason except some sort of neurological issues. The most worrying part is when my hearth beats so hard that my stomach actually shakes. I also feel very sick for 1-3 hours every time I eat. I have however started taking a easily made tincture which has helped me extensively. Basically just 6 drops of stevia extract and a tablespoon of each of these just boiled in hot water twice a day.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ASD2F8O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0771TT7G7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H2M8L9Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0776YJL99/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N52YPJP/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A8MA32QEVO3GI&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/McCormick-Fine-Garlic-Powder-21/dp/B001PQOATU/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=garlic+powder&qid=1557707659&s=hpc&sr=1-4

I recommend giving it a try as these are all known for killing lyme disease quite efficiently, worst case scenario you're wrong and don't have lyme and will just have a bunch of extra spices laying around the house. For anyone that's not aware Lyme bacteria carry a toxin which gets released into your bloodstream when the bacteria's cell walls break when they die which will make you feel much worse as you're being poisoned as you get better. I've been using this for a week now and the improvement is significant even though I felt much worse for the first 5 days.