Sent in by a loyal jotwatcher this useful and amusing piece about the Spice Girls and Viz the cult British comic magazine. It probably dates from about 1996. Go easy on the nutmeg!
Spice Girls spice
labels
Does anyone remember that issue of Viz that appeared at a time when the Spice Girls were at the height
of their fame. This particular number featured cut-out ’n’-keep labels which
could be stuck onto spice jars. Aping the designs of the famous Schwartz spice
bottles, there was one label for four of the Spice Girls—‘Scary Spice’ was left
out for some reason. Was I the only
person who actually cut out the labels and used them? I somehow doubt it.
Anyway, I’ve still got them, although they are getting a bit grubby. Each label
contains a description of each of the spices, together with a recipe
contributed by one of the girls.
Victoria presents
Basil.
There is no finer sight in a herb garden than a basil
flower. Generally used to add colour a dish, Basil is completely tasteless,
