>From: "Pecos B" <pecos_b@hotmail.com> >What exactly is "Ichimi Togarashi"? Ichimi means "one taste" - it is made from a single spice, often Shiso (which tastes a little like Cumin). Shichimi or nanami means "seven taste" - it is a classic Japanese and Chinese blend For example: http://www.cyberspacegrill.com/framesets/spices/blend_11.html -s