Holds many different spices
Thyme is saved for Jim’s savory soups and stews
Cinnamon sprinkles are in mama’s apple pie
Red pepper abounds in my brother’s chili
Dill pricks my potato salad
Paprika dusts mama’s deviled eggs
Cardamon gives my chai scones their best
Ginger spikes grannie’s ginger snaps
Nutmeg scents our holiday egg nog
Oregano floats in mama’s spaghetti sauce
Saffron flavors Jim’s bouillabaisse
Sage fills the air at thanksgiving
Pumpkin pie spice pumps  our pumpkin pie
Marjoram flavors Hazel’s potato soup
Sesame seeds dot my Szechuan stir fry
Basil goes in my spaghetti sauce and omelets
Garlic powder fits the need when fresh is unavailable
Rosemary flavored shortbread cookies are a delight
Fennel seeds go in Jim’s special sauces.

Did I whet your appetite with these spicy memories?