The herb beds are cut back and blanketed for the winter. Sage is about the only fresh herb still useable. Cooks will have to rely on dried or frozen...
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Lovage is one of the less commonly seen herbs. With a strong celery flavor, lovage can be used as celery would though less is needed to impart the...
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No one I know keeps a raspberry patch just for making raspberry leaf tea. It’s not a bad idea, though, if you like raspberry leaf tea. It has...
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Zucchini, and other summer squash, is either a summer delight or the bane of an uninspired green-thumb gardener. The difference is whether...
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Oregano is a small leafed plant of the mint family. Its flavor is similar to marjoram or summer savory. I consider it the tomato herb, along with...
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Apparently the jury is still deliberating on the immunity boosting capabilities of Echinacea. Echinacea augustifolia, the purple coneflower, both wild...
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If you step out your door and look around, particularly if your view isn’t of concrete or carefully manicured lawn, you’re apt to see...
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How are herbs harvested for use? This varies with the herb variety and growth pattern of the plant. Some herbs have woodier stems and require a knife...
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Sangria, Sangria Here’s a chance to use fresh basil in a refreshing summer drink that looks so pretty in a glass you almost won’t want to...
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It’s new potato time! Looking for a recipe with new potatoes and herbs? Here’s an easy one that takes only about a half hour from...
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