"This spice is similar to a mild curry powder, but without the turmeric or anything hot. It makes a delicious addition to many dishes. For example, I use it to make an exotic coleslaw without sugar; it gives an aromatic flavor that makes up for the lack of sweetness. Or you can use it as added flavor for pork chops or as a substitute for curry when making a chicken curry." – oldionus on the Georgian spice mix khmeli-suneli
"I actually pit them with a paper clip—if you take one and unfold the first two bends in the metal, the bend that is left is just the right size to grab the pit and pull it out. Much faster than anything else I've tried." – biondanonima on pitting cherries