I went back to my garden and tasted the oregano and marjoram. It hasn't rained here for a couple months, but the oregano is still much, much milder than the marjoram. It wasn't the spiciest oregano variety to begin with, though.
I made some lentil soup the other day and added both oregano and marjoram (at the end, after taking the pot off the heat). I didn't really notice the oregano, but the marjoram, with a much thicker leaf, kept its assertive flavor. It was a pleasant surprise to find a marjoram leaf here and there.
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