Oragano debat

[Shadows1]

Like I said my wife and I disagree on which is best. I prefer the Greek because it has a stronger flavor, the Italian reminds me more of marjoram but a little stronger.

If you can you should try them both, you may be surprised... store bought oragano I stay away from , it is not even close to the fresh thing.

yes I agree fresh is better and I used to grow it, after my DH died I slowly lost interest in garden growing and have never had luck growing herbs indoors, for me now it's just easier using the dried

The dried whole form ( which it seems you use) is far superior to the bottled stuff you get in the stores. I purchase my herbs by the pound from Atlantic Spice Co. for cheaper then you can buy one of those little jars.

[elsie]

I like Greek oregano, and it is the only oregano that I grow and use.

[KittenCal]

Like I said my wife and I disagree on which is best. I prefer the Greek because it has a stronger flavor, the Italian reminds me more of marjoram but a little stronger.

If you can you should try them both, you may be surprised... store bought oragano I stay away from , it is not even close to the fresh thing.

yes I agree fresh is better and I used to grow it, after my DH died I slowly lost interest in garden growing and have never had luck growing herbs indoors, for me now it's just easier using the dried

The dried whole form ( which it seems you use) is far superior to the bottled stuff you get in the stores. I purchase my herbs by the pound from Atlantic Spice Co. for cheaper then you can buy one of those little jars.

your right Shadows the dry whole is stronger than the bottled in fact there is no comparison you actually use less than the recipe calls for because it's very strong, I get really good Greek oregano that is still on the stem at my Greek store

[KittenCal]

I like Greek oregano, and it is the only oregano that I grow and use.

good choice Elsie, we also have some great olive oil ;)

[Sue]

Mexican oregano is actually not the same herb as Italian or Greek oregano from what I know.
I'll take fresh oregano any day, fresh green or fresh dried. Even the best oregano if it is old, is useless.

[Dissie]

I use Greek. But you are completely correct when you say there is a difference. I find parsley has a different taste in types too. Sad fact for me. Hubby isn't an oregano lover. He says it overpowers EVERY thing its in. I don't think so...but we all have things like that. Some don't care for cilantro. I can take it or leave it. I don't love it. I think pepper does that to dishes. So I cook with it but sparingly unless its sausage gravy,then I use a heavy hand. This is how I see it, heck, you can shake that shaker as much as you like on your plate, I just don't care for it on my plate! (hubby uses so much, it makes me sneeze)