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Deep Dive into Herbs and Spices with The Okayest Cook
In this episode of Okayest Cook, hosts Chris Whonsetler, Andy Heiser, and Corey Cole dive deep into the world of herbs and spices. The team begins with a humorous discussion about the etymology of 'herbs' and transitions into a variety of topics including favorite spice blends, the shelf life of spices, and the differences between herbs and spices. They also share personal recipes, such as Chris's basil pesto, and offer tips on making custom spice mixes at home. The episode wraps up with a discussion on global spice blends and how to experiment with different flavors. Throughout, the hosts provide insights on how to store, use, and appreciate the nuances of spices in cooking.

Cody Tries Stuff herb ranking video:  
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7UmgpFpJy2/?igsh=ZmMzbXU3bGN1Z2Ex

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00:00 Introduction and Random Banter
00:23 Recording and Social Media Mentions
01:10 Host Introductions and Missing Member
01:42 Skyblast Question: Smell vs. Taste
03:54 Discussion on Herbs and Spices
04:00 Cooking with Herbs: Duck Sauce
04:54 Sweet Corn and Other Notable Meals
07:30 Instagram Chefs and Gear Talk
08:48 Ranking Herbs and Spices
10:22 Gardening and Growing Herbs
24:35 Herbs vs. Spices: Definitions and Uses
31:35 Exploring Complex Spice Ash
32:17 Experimenting with Spice Mixes
34:01 The Art of Making Taco Seasoning
35:13 Diving into Mushroom Flavors
37:22 Creating Custom Spice Mixes
43:03 Exploring International Flavors
48:01 Shelf Life of Spices
52:30 Final Thoughts and Tips

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Crew: 
Chris Whonsetler
Email: Chris@OkayestCook.com
Web: ChrisWhonsetler.com
Instagram: @FromFieldToTable & @WhonPhoto

Andy Heiser
Email: Andy@OkayestCook.com
Web: RakeDevelopment.com
Instagram: @andheiser

Corey Cole
Email: Corey@OkayestCook.com
Web: CoreyRCole.com
Instagram: @ruggedhunter