A garnish is the a finishing touch in food and drinks. Think of a basil leaf on a pizza or a drizzle of dressing on a salad. It’s the final flourish to make the mouth water and bring some freshness to your dish or drink. When selecting a garnish for a Beefeater and Tonic, we’v...
Did you recently bring rosemary into your garden, but aren't sure how much water it needs or how often you should be watering? In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares exactly how much moisture your rosemary plants need. ...
Just keep in mind that the amount of time will differ for each SIZE of pepper. Please keep in mind that all peppers vary in the thickness of their skin and flesh, so you need to keep that into consideration as well as their size. For me, the good old rule of thumb in baking/roasti...
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To harden off your basil, bring it outdoors for an hour in the middle of the day, then bring it back indoors. Continue this process, leaving it outside for an hour or two longer each time.This acclimates the basil to the stresses of living outside. Only attempt this process when out...
One of the benefits of garlic, it’s quite tasty and is great in almost any savory dish. Sauté garlic in oil and add herbs such as rosemary, parsley, oregano or your favorite savory herb. I even tasted a cake made with garlic at an herb festival. It was surprising good. ...
It’s also good to bring in plants before you start heating your home. This gives them a chance to adjust. Wash them thoroughly before bringing them in to rid them of any pests. You can dig up yourrosemary,basil,tarragon,oregano, marjoram,English thyme,parsley, andchivesto grow them insid...
Rosemary It’s best to acclimate the plant to a lower lighting level for a few days before moving them fully indoors. For example, move a plant outdoors in full sun to a shadier area. If your plants have been used to bright light, try to put them in similar light indoors, like a so...
Focaccia bread is a soft, light bread with an airy center. It’s topped with the taste of garlic and rosemary, and the texture is really chewy and slightly crispy. It’s pretty easy to make focaccia bread at home, if you follow the recipe I have for you down below. How to Make Foc...
If edible decor is more your style, try a festive charcuterie board for your holiday party. This spread includes olives, different types of cheeses and salami separated by sprigs of rosemary. Perk Up the Coffee Station A vinyl chalkboard decal and a few chalk markers are the easy way to gi...