Jane’s tips

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I collect and store cumin and coriander seeds from my garden. I crush them just before I use them.

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I prefer to dry my homegrown parsley, as the boxed stuff doesn’t have much flavour.

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Shop-bought garlic powder seems to last a short time, then sticks together. I dry peeled garlic cloves in a food dehydrator and store them in an airtight container, then powder them just before use.