Oregano - Information and Spice Variations

Oregano was not at all well known in this country until after World War II. Returning soldiers from the war had the opportunity to experience some previously unknown cuisines, which they enjoyed enough to want to make back at home. The most obvious of these was pizza, which of course requires oregano and basil. Hardly enough to offset the negative effects of war, this did, never-the-less, bring us an opportunity to open our minds and embrace some new cuisines of the world. Greek oregano has a very delicate sweet nature that works best for Italian sauces while the Mexican oregano is much heartier, maybe more earthy, which makes it able to stand up better to the flavors of Mexican cuisine.

Oregano Variations

Organic Oregano, Broken Leaf

In general, I think, human beings are happiest at table when they are very young, very much in love or very alone.

M.F.K. Fisher (1908-1992), 'An Alphabet for Gourmets' (1949)