Growing and using basil is a must for any gardener who likes to cook. Basil is one of the most common and frequently used herbs. It is probably best known for its use in Italian cuisine, but it’s also popular in Thai recipes. Growing and Using Basil Growing Basil While cilantro loves the cool […]
Herbs
Cooking with Herbs – All About Cilantro
People say that when it comes to cilantro you either love it or hate it. I love it, but my husband does not, so when I’m cooking with cilantro ,I sometimes use it as a condiment or topping on the side. Sometimes I’ll substitute flat leaf parsley in a recipe that calls for cilantro so I can […]
Cooking with Herbs – A Garden Matter Series
So you’ve planted all these beautiful herb plants and maybe you are thinking now what? For me, I love the look of herbs growing in the garden. They are beautiful and fragrant and many of them have pretty flowers that can be used in arrangements. Cooking with Herbs Still, most people grow them for cooking, which I […]
Tussie Mussies and The Language of Flowers
The phrase “tussie mussie” comes from a medieval word that means “sweet posy.” Originally, they were fragrant, floral nosegays carried by both men and women to help mask foul odors and protect themselves from disease. Tussie Mussies Plants such as lavender, rosemary, thyme and sage were specifically used during the plague because of their disinfectant […]
