Welcome to the “Spice and Herb Series”! The caches in this series are hidden along logging roads and will consist of 26 caches plus a bonus. Each cache will have a number written on the inside lid of the container and/or on the top of the cache log. You will need this information for the bonus cache.
The roads may not all connect so you may need to move your vehicle to complete the series.
The caches may help cachers with challenges such as “tantograms”, “A to Z caches” and capital letters.
Many of the caches use repurposed/camo’d spice containers!
Some of the cache containers have a pencil in them, but some were too small for a pencil…..so remember one of the essential “tools” is a pen or pencil!
Phone service was almost 100% when I placed the caches. If you have access to a GPS, recommend you bring it….just in case phone service is limited.
Obtaining coordinates in a couple of locations was challenging (but that's some of the fun of caching....using your geosenses!) Recommend you look at the hints. For some of the caches I've added a spoiler photo.
Parking: There is enough room for a few cars; appears to be safe (no broken glass in the area)
There were some mosquitoes. You might bring a set of small clippers (just in case the thorny bushes grow over the summer). Always watch out for poison oak and other nasty weeds!
Harissa is a spicy, smoky, and peppery red chili paste originally hails from Tunisia, and it is common in Middle Eastern and North African cooking. This spice is made by hydrating dry chiles and pulsing them in a food processor with roasted peppers, warm spices (like cumin, coriander, and caraway), garlic, citrus, and oil. The advantage to making your own harissa is that you have complete control over the spice level. Whether you buy harissa or make your own, there are so many delicious ways that you can put this miracle condiment to use. Marinades, dips and dressings, would each spice up your food. You can add harissa to your scrambled eggs, soups, avocado toast, roasted veggies and/or put in a yogurt sauce for dipping. As long as your kitchen is stocked with a jar of this stuff, you'll never have a bland meal.