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Basil Fact Sheet- There are many different varieties of Basil such as lemon Basil, cinnamon Basil, sweet Basil and more.
(Added: 6-Jun-2002 Hits: 2810 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Basil: Saint or Sinner?- Basil is a member of the mint family. There are dozens of varieties, most of which are annuals. The most common species is sweet basil. Its flavor is similar to licorice and/or cloves yet somewhat sweet. There's lemon and cinnamon basil which contain different amounts or combinations of certain essential oils and produce a flavor reminiscent of their respective namesake....
(Added: 18-Oct-2007 Hits: 42 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Calendula and Borage: Herbs for Summer Color- Calendula and borage add color to your herb garden throughout summer with a succession of long-lasting blooms. These are two of the prettiest herbs you can grow, and they are relatively carefree.
(Added: 14-Jun-2000 Hits: 1576 Rating: 9.00 Votes: 1)
Chervil- Chervil is an herb in the parsley family. It has a distinct anise flavor. Some describe its flavor as a cross between tarragon and citrus. It has dark green curly leaves
(Added: 8-Jun-2002 Hits: 1421 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Chives: The Easy, Enjoyable Herb!- Chives are one of the easiest and most enjoyable herbs you can grow. They are the first to pop up in the spring, and are often ready to harvest before we have gotten our last frost!
(Added: 7-Jun-2000 Hits: 1579 Rating: 8.80 Votes: 5)
Cilantro- Cilantro is one of those foods that people either love or hate.
(Added: 27-Dec-2004 Hits: 600 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Cilantro- What is it?
Cilantro is the green leaves and stems of the coriander plant. It has a pungent flavor that cannot be duplicated in its dried form.
(Added: 6-Jun-2002 Hits: 2214 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Cooking With Herbs- MMMMMM , what is that wonderful aroma? Soup? Pot Roast? Sauce simmering on the stove? Have you ever thought about what makes that dinner cooking smell so wonderful? Consider what it would smell like without herbs and seasonings made from herbs!
(Added: 14-Feb-2000 Hits: 4937 Rating: 6.00 Votes: 1)
Dill-Licious Recipes!- Dill is one of the most popular homegrown or store bought herbs around. Whether you harvest fresh dill from your garden or purchase fresh or dried dill at your local grocer, you'll enjoy these Dill-licious recipes!
(Added: 28-Jul-2000 Hits: 2504 Rating: 9.38 Votes: 8)
Dill: It's Not Just a Pickle Spice- Dill is not only a pretty foliage plant; it's fragrance is a "comfort smell" for many people. I barely touch it's feathery leaves and the smell of homemade dill pickles, crisp and savory, rubs off on my hands. At the same time, dill is an herb that is often passed over as just a pickle spice and is not truly appreciated.
(Added: 7-Aug-2000 Hits: 881 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Flavored Vinegar & Oils- Flavored vinegar and oils add excitement to salad marinades and sauces. They also make special gifts, provided a few simple precautions are followed...
(Added: 14-Feb-2000 Hits: 2047 Rating: 8.00 Votes: 1)
Giving Garlic a Second Chance- Garlic is one of my favorite herbs! If you haven't been a fan of garlic, give it a second chance.
(Added: 16-Jul-2001 Hits: 2632 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
How to Plan your Herb Garden- An herb garden can bring a person a lot of pleasure because there are so many things that can be done with herbs such as herbal crafts, herbal teas and herbal seasonings. On top of this, you get to care and tend for the plants, which, if this is all you do, is enough reason to grow an herb garden. Seeing how the herbs mingle together and enjoying their fragrance are other benefits.
(Added: 26-Mar-2001 Hits: 2950 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
McCormick® Forecasts Top 10 Flavor Pairings for 2008- The fragrant, visually stunning duo of poppy seed and rose captures America's quest for the ultimate sensory experience. This combination is just one of McCormick's top 10 flavor pairings featured in the just-released McCormick® Flavor Forecast™ 2008.
(Added: 28-Jan-2008 Hits: 205 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Surprisingly Simple Herb Gardens- When you plan your herb garden it is important to decide
whether you will grow your fresh flavorful herbs indoors or
outdoors.
(Added: 18-Mar-2004 Hits: 1922 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Tips for Using Herbs in Cookery- In recent years, more and more cooks are using herbs in their recipes. People on salt-free diets find herbs a great help in adding flavor to their otherwise bland foods.
(Added: 23-Aug-2001 Hits: 3255 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Vampire Repellant- Garlic. What would we do without it? Garlic's reputation precedes itself. And a ponderous reputation it is. Garlic has been alleged to perform everything from curing countless illnesses to warding off evil spirits and vampires. The Egyptians fed garlic to the slaves who built the pyramids believing it increased their physical strength.
(Added: 25-Oct-2005 Hits: 295 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Vegetables and Herbs: The Perfect Combination!- Vegetables and herbs are a natural together any time of year. If you are using canned or frozen vegetables they will taste so much fresher with the addition of fresh herbs.
(Added: 22-Feb-2000 Hits: 1211 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Let's Get Cooking!
While there are many reasons for teaching kids to cook -- less expensive than eating out, preserves family heritage, etc, the most important
reason is that by teaching your child to cook, you're giving him a better chance to be a healthy grown-up. Enabling your child with the ability
to appreciate freshness and to transform ingredients into tasty foods opens their eyes to making wiser choices about what to eat...
Let's Get Cooking!
