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MargaretS663784
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Jul 27, 2021 2:10 PM UTC

Want to Spice Up Your Life?

Well, one way is to start using these must-have food spices including ginger and saffron that not only add flavor to your favorite dish but can also help to stimulate those feel-good chemicals in the brain too. What's your 'go to' spice in life? Visit AARP® Staying Sharp® for more brain health information.

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      PaulH627938
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      Sep 2, 2021 1:57 PM UTC

      to me, i don't like spices so much. i only use what spice a recipe calls for but if i was to pick one my favorite is Cinnamon; as in "Cinnamon rolls" & what you put on toast in the mournings ect.

      dt324
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      Sep 2, 2021 12:29 AM UTC

      Onion, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, paprika, rosemary, and tarragon.

        RacquelE712599
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        Aug 19, 2021 11:25 AM UTC

        Spice up your life doing different things, Try something new you never thought of. Give in

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          2Papa
          2Papa
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          Aug 14, 2021 2:40 AM UTC

          I use a lot of the Lebanese seven spice blend in my ethnic cooking.

            UpperHandsPiano
            UpperHandsPiano
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            Jul 28, 2021 2:58 AM UTC

            I have from saffron I bought in Cambodia. In what dishes would you add saffron? 

            MargaretS663784Author
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            Jul 28, 2021 5:06 PM UTC

            I found a recipe on Staying Sharp for Rhubarb, Ginger & Saffron Baked Chicken. You can find it at https://stayingsharp.aarp.org/recipes/baked-rhubarb-chicken/. 

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