"oregano" news and stories

Seen this exotic spice listed in summer recipes? Read for more on its mysterious makeup.

Know your basil from your borage? Fennel from fenugreek? Mint from marjoram? It's the zestiest quiz ever from Slashfood.

It's inevitable- a recipe calls for an herb you know you have in your pantry, or at least you thought so. Next time you're in a pickle, check out this herb substitution chart.

That's not an editorial stance (I've never even been to Brooklyn), but it's the opinion of Ben over at The Consumerist when he talks about Tempo Presto. He calls the $7 sandwiches "amazing."

The sandwich shoppe comes from Tempo owner Michael Fiore, who decided to open Tempo Presto when he realized there weren't any good sandwich shops in the area. Fiore's quality-control is so tight that he recently dressed down a worker there in front of customers for putting too much oregano on a sandwich.

Anyone try this place? Sandwich shops are kinda hip right now. There are several in Boston where you'll often see a huge line.

I almost neglected to mention these sandwiches when I made my list of Chicago food, but fortunately a reader reminded me of them yesterday. I drove through Chicago last summer and had the absolute pleasure of trying one of these for the first time. I am going to explain my interpretation of the sandwich, but it is important to note I am not an expert on it. Like most things, I'm sure everyone has their own opinion or style of making it so feel free to let us know your recommendations or adjustments in the comments section.

The Bun: The one I had was a white, Italian crusty roll which held up well against the moisture of the sandwich. You don't want something soft like a regular hot dog bun because it will just turn into mush.