I just had a quick look at a few links Phil.
I couldnt see anything bad about it. Alkanet root has been used for centuries. I'm sure its all over my garden as one of the weeds 



Pat Chapman is selling it too 

Frank.

Here's another comparison that someone did on curry powders.

http://www.lionsgrip.com/curingredients.html

Frank. 

You're welcome Phil.
  I just like to share nice things 

Frank. 

Not so much about the recipe, but his philosophy.   

http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/828/imagine-india/

http://thoughtsfromajoy.wordpress.com/

Hi FatDuck,
I've always kept mine in the freezer. they stay fresh and loose and dont clump together like some other types of herbs.

Frank. 

I noticed straight away Chewy. Almost posted yesterday,, "We've (c2g0) had a huge amount of questions about chef spoons"? ? We've!
i didn't believe that for one second.


Frank. 

My long spoon is 17" too. end to end 1 piece stainless steel.

Frank.   

http://www.uni-graz.at/~katzer/engl/spice_small.html#languageselect

http://www.azeliaskitchen.net/blog/dont-dry-roast-spices/

http://www.mamtaskitchen.com/board/showthread.php?thread_id=25426