Spice/Herb Alter Ego

Our youngest #6 (Little Bug) had (has) a precocious and mischievous side.

Albeit, in the most endearing and entertaining way.

For many years, this intelligent, thoughtful and kind child had an alter ego she named "Cilantro". 

Cilantro was the cause of many strange happenings.

Many times the answer to the question, "Did you do that?"
 was, "No, it was Cilantro."

At nine years old, I came home one day to find her boiling a pot of hooves (treats for dogs), wearing a colorful shawl. When I asked her who she was and what she was doing, she exclaimed, in a most curious foreign accent "I'm Cilantro, the Hoof Hat Maker", and went about her business in the usual manner, boiling the hooves, creating quite the scent in the home and
talking about the hats she would sell at the market. 

I do not recall any hats actually being made from the hooves, though.

I believe the only things she made that day were "House Stinker Uppers".

Cilantro was also a dog for quite some time, as well. 

Meals were served in bowls on the floor and there was a lot of canine activity going on. 

She accompanied me to the bank one day, on all fours in a pretty little dress, barking all the way. 

The teller said "Oh, what cute dog, what is your name little puppy?" and Cilantro replied "Woof".

That must be "Cilantro" in dog speak.

Now this Little Bug is 23 years old and a very charming young adult.

She claims Cilantro is not around anymore, but I'm not so sure about that.

I'll see evidence occasionally that she is alive and well.

One such occasion was April Fools Day, if you catch my drift.

This week we are down South to accompany Little Bug on a Graduate School tour.

You see, Little Bug, would really like a MPH - Masters of Public Health.

We are so proud!
Hmmmm...I wonder if mastering ones health
would include lots of herbs and spices in the diet...
they say it could be true...

I've often thought about what spice/herb my alter ego would be.

I've come to the conclusion that she is named Cardamom. 

My alter ego is sweet, spicy and...unusual. :-)

 Cardamom is commonly used in Nordic baking such as Julekake, 

which is fitting for a former pastry chef and baker from Norway, right?

It's sort of expensive.
 I am not expensive...but my alter ego might be. ;-)

The NVO claims his is Basil.
It fits...

he's hardy, strong, sweet and occasionally fragrant,
(if you catch his drift. haha.)

Here's the start of our herb and veggie garden:

It's waiting for Mother's Day for outside planting.

That's the day the experts tells us we are safe

 to plant without the threat of a freeze in our region.

Cilantro and Basil are included, of course

Can you spot them in their infancy?
Here's a hint:

Cardamom is not included. 

I'm not sure if that is possible.

What is your spice/herb alter ego?

and why?
Would love to hear about it. :-)