Basil tastes excellent with other herbs andtypes of spiceslike garlic, parsley, oregano, pepper, rosemary, paprika, mustard, sage, etc. It's why it can suit any dish or cuisine well, no matter the other herbs used. Most people identify it with Italian food and cooking, but it was found...
If you enjoyed this post, be sure to also check out my article onwinter spices.There are loads of them to use when fresh herbs go dormant in cold weather. Using fresh herbs I use fresh herbs all the time in cooking. Nothing add quite as fresh a flavor as a big handful of your favo...
Hot peppers are a short-living perennial in tropical and subtropical areas (USDA Zones 9-11); this productivevegetablecan live for a few years. Also, with care in winter, growing hot peppers indoors is easy; some varieties can be grown as perennials in Zones 7 and 8. Our Latest Videos ...
Ancient Abyssinians, Greeks and Romans grew such herbs as celery, laurel, dill, chives, mint and mustard. Herbs have been used in Europe and Asia for centuries for medicinal, aromatic and ceremonial purposes. Early Americans used herbs as medicinal remedies and to preserve foods. Though it’s ...
Long before people could import culinary spices from around the world, my European ancestors grew whatever they could to add flavor (any flavor…) to their meals. Horseradish was a welcome addition, as it provided a warming bite to all kinds of meals. It’s also amazingly snow hardy and wo...
Research exploring the potential health benefits of various forms of coriander is ongoing, but at the very least, adding fresh and dried herbs and spices to your food is a great way to add flavor to your culinary creations and variety to your diet. ...
Easy to grow greenhouse herbs & spices Medicinal and culinary herbs can now be within your reach on a daily basis. These recommended easy to grow herbs are guaranteed to jumpstart your gardening hobby.Peppermint Mint The lively and invasive characteristics of mint make it relatively easy to grow...
The amount of nutrition they provide from what they receive during their growth cycle exceeds expectations. No wonder so many cultures honor sesame as a sacred seed through rituals and recipes. Aside from adding more spices to the kitchen, sesame also brings beneficial pollinators to gardens, prov...
The strong flavor of mature kale leaves goes well in soups and stews. In India, kale is often teamed with hot spices. Kale can be seasoned with salt, pepper, onion, garlic, basil, dill, mace, nutmeg, allspice, mustard, parsley, sage, rosemary, or thyme. ...
hanker after the taste of home-grown tomatoes – a flavour that is hard to find from intensely farmed crops, which are either firm and tasteless or soft and overly sweet. Does a weekly harvest appeal to you or are you looking to pep up home-cooked dishes with fresh herbs and spices?