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Past photos and winners (click on image for larger view)

Ground Cinnamon:
Winner has been notified.

Garlic Bits:
Winner has been notified.

Bee Pollen:
Too weird! No winner.

Dried Lemon Peel:
Winner has been notified.

Cayenne:
Winner: Nancy M. from parts unknown.

Celery Seed:
Winner has been notified.

Star Anise:
Winner: Janis C. from Bay City, MI.

Ground mace:
Winner: Tamara L. from Wake Forest, NC.

Cut Bay Leaves:
Winner: Robert S. from Brookfield, WI

Black Tea:
Winner: Shirley Y. from Bala, PA.

Cumin Seeds:
Winner has been notified.

Turbinado sugar:
Winner: Karen N. from Toronto, Ontario.

Dried Rosemary:
No response from winner.

Dried Thyme:
Winner: Sue A. from Vancouver, British Columbia.

Caraway Seeds:
Winner: Karla V. from Phoenix, AZ.

Ground Ginger:
Winner: Cherie D. from Pompano Beach, FL.

Dried Basil:
Winner: Ben W. from Toledo, OR.

Szechwan Peppercorns:
Winner: Hannah B. from Ridgefield, CT (a frequent winner!).

Dried Hibiscus flowers:
Too Hard! No winner.

Dried Chamomile:
Winner: LeAndrew T. from Texarkana, AR.

Ground nutmeg:
Winner: Jenny K. from Anchorage, AK.

Cinnamon bits:
Winner: Leana F. from
Treasure Island, FL.

Ground White Pepper:
Winner: Julie D. from Burlington, MA.

Fresh Jalapeno Pepper:
Winner: Julie D. from Burlington, MA.

Curry Powder:
Winner: Charlene D. from Toronto, Ontario.

Ground Coriander:
Winner: Marilyn W. from Destin, FL.

Dried Chervil:
Too hard! No winner.

Whole Coriander:
Winner: Nicole S. from Enderby, British Columbia.

Whole Cloves:
Winner: Audrey L. from Bloomington, MN.

Anise Seed:
Winner: Aimee M. from Monterey, CA.

Dried Sage Leaves:
Winner: Tammy T. from Whitecourt, Alberta, Canada

Vanilla Extract:
Winner: Tabetha M. from New Braunfels, TX .

Black Peppercorns:
Winner: Robert M. from Collinsville, MS.

Granulated Garlic:
Winner: Dawn B. from Exeter, RI.

Dried Parsley:
Winner: Joyce P. from Arlington Heights, IL.

Mace Blades:
Winner: Christine F. from New Castle, DE.

Ground Cumin:
Winner: Richard M. from Tupelo, MS.
Two time winner!

Coleman's Dried Mustard:
Winner:John C. from Center Strafford, NH.

Dried Thyme:
Winner: Jenine S. from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Sesame Seeds:
Winner: Belinda M. from Etta, MS.

Dried Savory:
Everyone Stumped! No winner.

Saffron:
No response from winner.

Mexican Oregano
Winner: Linda M. from Orland Park, IL.

Whole Allspice:
Winner: Amy L. from Columbus, OH.

Dried Epazote:
Everyone Stumped! No winner.

Dried Ancho Chiles:
Winner: Shirley Y. from Bala, PA.

Dehydrated Minced Onion:
Winner: Valerie H. from Schenectady, NY.

Dill Seed:
Winner: Carrie C. from Los Altos, CA.

Fenugreek:
Winner: Marnie D. from S. Petherton, Somerset, UK.

Tarragon:
Winner: Michael M. from Meriden, CT.

Ground Cumin:
No correct entries this week!

Dried Chives:
Winner: Cynthya P. from Mooresville, IN.

Crushed Red Pepper:
Winner is Bonnie D. from Bell, FL.

Peppermint:
Winner is Lester H. from Anaheim, CA.

Marjoram:
Winner is Marisel from Kearny, NJ.

Annatto seeds:
Winner is Michelle R. from Riverside, CA.

Rosemary (fresh):
Winner is Shelley T. from Olds, Alberta, Canada.

Sea Salt:
Winner is Patrice P. from Greenville, SC.

Poppy Seeds:
Winner is Cathy T. from Marion, IN.

Orange Peel:
Winner is Hannah B. from Ridgefield, CT.

Smoked Spanish Paprika:
Winner is Gaye M. from St. Peters, MO.

Bay Leaves:
Winner is Russell R. from Sedro Woolley, WA.

Mustard Seed:
Winner is Rena H. from Woodbury, CT.

Turmeric, ground:
Winner is Adrienne L. from Seattle, WA.

Curry Leaves:
Winner is Marylyn S. from Wimbledon, London.

Fennel Seed:
Winner is Barbara B. from Arlington, VA.

Shallots:
Winner is Susan F. from Brantford, Ontario.

Vanilla Bean:
No response from winner.

Juniper Berries:
Winner is Richard M. from Tupelo, MS.

Sumac:
Winner is June-Marie P. from Meredith, NH.

Dill Weed:
Winner is Nancy G. from Olathe, KS.

Cinnamon Sticks:
Winner is Leah B. from Lakewood, CO.

Nutmeg:
Winner is Cheryl C. from Dunbar, PA.

Crystallized Ginger:
Winner is Karen S. from Elk Grove, CA.

Cardamom:
Winner is Jung Ja A. from Vancouver, BC.

Mixed Peppercorns:
Winner is Amy K from Telford, PA.

Black Sesame Seed:
Winner is Dorothy M. from Lindenhurst, NY.

Lavender:
Winner is Sharon F. from Aiea, HI.

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