As the temperatures drop and we get closer to the holidays, I like to stock my pantry with flavorful herbs, spices and specialty oils. My “can’t-go-without” list looks like this:
Pumpkin pie spice
Cinnamon sticks
Ground cinnamon
Dried thyme
Italian seasoning
Garlic powder
Sea salt
Cocoa Powder
Black peppercorns
Pumpkin seed oil
Black truffle oil
I like to purchase my herbs and spices in larger quantities (usually one-pound bags) and store the excess in airtight, labeled containers in the freezer. It helps save money and I’m hardly ever without one of my favorite ingredients.
I want to highlight more companies who create and sell foods made without unnecessary processing or additives, so I contacted Mountain Rose Herbs. I asked for permission to showcase and give away of some of my favorite ingredients. Mountain Rose Herbs sells spices, organic oils, loose leaf teas, herbs and other foods. They also offer carrier oils, tinctures, and body and facial products. I’ve been a customer for over five years and have always enjoyed their products.
When I buy herbs and spices, it’s very important to me they’re organic, but I also ensure they haven’t been irradiated. Irradiation is a process through which ionizing radiation in the form of gamma rays, x-rays, or electrons are used to kill bacteria in food. Irradiation, however, can destroy many of the vitamins in foods (between 5 and 80 percent!). According to The Center for Food Safety, irradiation also doubles the amount of trans-fat in beef, which increases the risk of coronary heart disease. Irradiation can even damage the natural digestive enzymes in raw foods. These foods look fresh and are allowed by the US Food and Drug Administration to be labeled “fresh”, but are closer nutritionally to cooked foods with decreased vitamins and enzymes.
Why would anyone irradiate foods? Irradiation dramatically increases the shelf life of products. Unfortunately, I’m not aware of any long-term studies investigating whether irradiated foods are safe for human health. In America, irradiated food is only labeled if it’s “materially changed.” Consumer and natural food advocates want to change the regulations, allowing consumers to know if products are irradiated. In response, food companies have suggested labeling irradiated foods as “pasteurized” - a completely different process, but a term they believe consumers would more easily accept.
For further reading about irradiation:
What’s Wrong with Food Irradiation?
Comments of Consumers Union on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Docket No. 2005N-0272, “Irradiation in the Production, Processing and Handling of Food”
Food Irradiation
Irradiation: A Sneak Attack on School Lunches
Mountain Rose Herbs sells all sorts of pure, organic, non-irradiated spices and herbs. I’ve used them to stock my pantry for years. They’ve graciously offered to give the pictured collection of my favorites to one Deliciously Organic reader. Good luck!
To enter:
1. Please leave a comment below between today, October 15th and Sunday, October 21st at 11:59 pm.
2. The two winners will be chosen via random.org and will be notified via email. Each winner has three days to respond before being disqualified and replaced by a new winner.
3. Contest open to US residents only.
Optional Extra Entries (Please leave a separate comment for each entry):
1. If you’re a fan of Deliciously Organic on Facebook, please leave a comment below letting me know.
2. Follow Mountain Rose Herbs on Twitter. Leave a comment below letting me know you’re a follower.
3. If you follow Mountain Rose Herbs on Facebook, please leave a comment letting me know.
If you’re looking for a way to use your newly-acquired pumpkin seed oil, try this lovely spinach salad.
Spinach Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash
Serves 4
For the Roasted Onions and Squash:
1 red onion, sliced thin
1 small butternut squash, trimmed and cut into 1/2” cubes
2 tablespoons ghee, melted
Celtic sea salt
For the Dressing:
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons pumpkin seed oil
2 teaspoons honey
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
For the Vegetables:
5 ounces baby spinach, washed and patted dry
1/4 cup sunflower or pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup blue cheese
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400ºF and adjust rack to middle position. Toss red onion and butternut squash with ghee and spread evenly on a baking sheet. Season with sea salt. Roast for 10 minutes, stir, and then roast for an additional 10 minutes until edges are just golden brown. Cool to room temperature.
Whisk olive oil, pumpkin seed oil, honey, balsamic vinegar and salt in a small bowl. Place spinach, seeds, blue cheese, onions and squash in a large salad bowl. Pour dressing over and toss well. Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve immediately.
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Herbs and spices are one of the things I’ve been wondering about lately. Looks like I need to switch to organic with those, too! Sounds like they can be organic but irradiated, too? Didn’t know that, so thanks for that info. Now I can order from this company! Just need to think ahead a little…
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I am still paying way too much for organic herbs in the store. This would be a great initiation into online purchasing!
I have some spinach on hand – thanks for the recipe!
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I absolutely have to have pumpkin pie spice in my pantry this time of year. That salad looks delicious. I love roasted butternut squash.
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The packaging Mountain Rose Herbs uses is so pretty, too!
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I’ve read a vague mention here and there about irradiation but haven’t paid much attention–yikes! (You’d think “-radiation” in relation to my food would be enough make me look closer.) Thanks for focusing on this method and providing the links with extra info. ~K
Just found your website. Love your design and the food looks so great and healthy!
Can’t wait to try some of your recipes. That salad looks delicious!
OO just in time for fall!! Love pumpkin spice
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Would love this thank you!
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With a new baby on the way… I have been stocking my freezer with some of your delicious and nutritious recipes! That you so much for the inspiration!
Thanks for the recipe!
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I’ve recently started ordering from Mountain Rose Herbs and love their products.
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I am a HUGE new fan!!! I am getting all sorts of new ideas and would love to win some AWESOME new things for my newly evolving pantry!
Thanks so much!
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This is a great giveaway, thanks Carrie!!
~ GGG
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Can always use more spices!
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Dear Carrie,
Thank you for the chance to win the lovely products from Mountain Rose Herbs! I discovered your website about one year ago when I did a search for homemade flavored coffee creamers. I love your recipe for Pumpkin Spice creamer and I share it with everyone….the recipe too! I have learned so much from you and I recommend your site often! Thank you for all of your hard work that makes it easier for us to eat healthier and work to make our food safer!
Debbie Germano
Syracuse, NY
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Pumpkin seed oil – thanks for a new idea!
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I defeated cancer with alternate and organic. Lately, cause of elderly parent care, I find myself compromising. I am typing this with a headache. Thank you for your site.
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Oh my goodness, I feel like I’m the last one to the party! Well I hope that increases my chances of winning. I recently received the Mountain Rose Herb Catalog, I can’t wait to place an order, but, I’m going to wait to see if I win, first. Thanks!
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Even though I’ve always prepared most of my family’s food “from scratch”, I’ve just begun to completely rid my home of processed and altered food products. It’s quite a process! Some new spices would be a great addition.
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Looks delicious!
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Organic greens just taste so much better than non-organic especially mixed with some organic fruit.
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Look forward to checking out this company!
Already a Facebook fan of yours!
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Thank you!
I love adding roasted veggies to a green salad. Lately I’ve been putting roasted delicata squash on everything (salad, pizza, etc.). I’ll have to try your butternut squash salad.
Thanks for hosting the giveaway – pumpkin seed oil sounds interesting:)
I’ve been checking out Mountain Rose Herbs and they’ve been out of a few things I want (thinking of making my own skincare) but I look forward to trying some of their products. Thanks for the info.
I’m always looking for a new place to order my spices!
I’m a fan of Mountain Rose Herbs on Facebook
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Thank you for the info regarding irradiation – that was news to me!
I do follow you on Facebook (and thanks also for the tip about the Timeline thing, too!).
I would love to win some products from Mountain Rose Herbs–they sound great! Thanks for the giveaway.
These look wonderful!
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I could really use some of that Pumpkin Pie spice for my Thanksgiving baking!
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i’d love to try some new spices!
I am trying to eat better, so these would be a great start!! Thanks
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I received their magazine and have been wanting to order from them – I’d love to try some products first!
This would be a huge blessing! Thank you for offering…
I have never tried pumpkin seed oil, but would love to! Fingers crossed!
Thanks!
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Thanks!
Love their herbs! Thank you for the give away Carrie!
I’ma fan on fb of deliciously organic!
I’m a fan of Mountain Herbs on fb!
What an awesome giveaway! I came across Mountain Rose Herbs when seeking to restock my spice cabinet with organic, high-quality herbs. Would love to win! Thanks!
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I Liked Mountain Rose Herbs on Facebook.
Awesome recipe! And love this giveaway… looks like some nice goodies!
I already like Deliciously Organic on Facebook as Rachael Abel.
I followed Mountain Rose Herbs on Facebook as Rachael Abel.
I am a baby in this organic game, so Im still very unaware of some of these processes that food companies use. I have to say your web-site has been amazing in my switch to an Organic and overall healthier lifestyle, so Thank You so much for all the great resources, info, recipes and contests you provide on this great website!
Thank you for the kind words!
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