Bay laurel (Laurus nobilis), also known as sweet bay, is a familiar herb to many
Tag: herbs
Refresh and Revive Mint
Herbs are potted and tucked into all spaces of my garden, but jars of roots are such a simple act … More
Do you know Savory?
The name savory is a good descriptor of the flavor of this herb. It has a bit of hot spicy flavor on the tongue. Savory tastes like a combination of oregano and thyme. The essential oils of savory and thyme are very similar in their chemical make-up so their similar flavor that can be used interchangeably in recipes
Get your flavor on!
When I started the manuscript on this book, it had 48 recipes…by the time it was sent off for editing … More
Something to Taste About!
Want to learn more about getting the best flavor from herbs in your garden?
The Summer of Salvia
Get to know the diversity of sage. Culinary, medicinal, cosmetic, aromatic and useful in landscape design. Not all are edible, some are intensely fragrant, one is mind-altering when smoked, and some are just simply floriferous and nothing more.
Seasonings from the Garden
Perk up salads, make your own meat rubs and sweeten up your Iced tea with herbs from your garden.
Well, that’s just Minty!
Notice the edges of this mint? It is a hint for an easy way to identify Spearmint. The leaf edges are … More
Seed Collecting
I have decided if I ever cease to be mesmerized by the simple act of planting a tiny seed that turns into bushels of food, I should stop gardening.
It’s fall and orange is the new green.
Do you know your Curcurbits? Quick lesson in who’s who and some fall squash recipes to try.
