Shantihhh@aol.com wrote: > Oregano is that wonderful > fragrant herb used in Greek food and in Herbs de Provence as well. Infact, I > prefer the pungent and distinctive Greek Oregano if you can find it. I recall > Shepherd's has it. The Mexican variety has a greener flavor and is less > refined in my opinion.. > > Mary-Anne Which is why I prefer using it in chili con carne and in making pico... one needs a flavor that can stand up or at least not get run over by the chiles. I prefer the Mex oregano over the Med version in almost all the chile laden dishes I make...maybe i just use too much chiles, but subtle things do not work when I cooking for myself ('cause that is the only time I can really "kick it up a notch"). Coyote Howlin' for Habaneros