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Basil, the King of Herbs
Is basil the best herb (i.e., King) or was basil fit for Kings, since it is supposed to offer protection from the mythological half-lizard/half-dragon of death? Allow them to air dry even more in an open bowl or sheet pan for a few days or longer.
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The Many and Varied Uses of Rosemary
Out of all of the herbs I grow, rosemary is the easiest to propagate and care for.I begin with a 3 inch cutting, pull off the bottom leaves, and stick it in my root trainers.These are small but deep containers with ridges on the side to train the roots...
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Lavender, the Versatile Herb
At one time I had well over a dozen bushes. Lavender is the most versatile herb I have used. I also fill sachets with the fragrant herb to give to friends. Lavender's properties are used to help relieve stress, depression and sleep problems.
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Living High on Grits and Tomato Gravy
That is 'good eating' as we used to say. I added a cathead biscuit and that man was wholly devoted to me for life. I also came to appreciate the simple fare we ate growing up. There were times I complained about the food which my mother put on the table.
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Hominy
If it were "good" for me, I knew the taste would be intolerable. It was hung from a tree branch. I loved making hominy and I loved to eat it. Other areas I am sure used another kind of alkali.
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Greens, Pepper Sauce, and Cornbread: Southern Cuisine
They are not bundled together as whole plants. After pouring off most of the drippings, we place the tender, wet greens in the pan on top of the bacon and cover them long enough for steam to permeate the leaves and seal in the flavor of the bacon.
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Stevia, Sweet Stevia
Dried leaves will be bright green and crumbly. Cut stems when plants are dry and hang them upside down in a warm, airy location. Stevia is an herb that has been much talked about in recent years.
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What to Do With All That . . . Cilantro
Cilantro may be an annual, but it is one of those herbs that self-sows, which means that if you plant it in one spot in the fall, it could pop wherever the wind has blown the seeds the next spring.
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Co-Co-Coconuts!
An actual coconut on the tree looks somewhat like a green football, and it is about that size.When we want fresh coconut, we need to find someone willing to climb to the top of some very tall trees to cut one (or more) down.
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Get the most from your herbs I: Pinch, pinch, pinch!
Maybe you blanched at the price of fresh herbs in the produce section this spring, or you were seduced by a bright pot of basil at your local nursery, and you thought, "Hey! This year, I will grow my own herbs!" Now you've got leggy basil plants blooming...
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Sherry--What it is, How it\'s Made, and How to Use it
Soon sherry became a staple of British pantries and cupboards. Unlike fancy investment quality wines, for which you need to build a wine cellar, sherry should be stored upright in a cool dark place.
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Glace (Candied) Fruit
A cherry pitter comes in handy if you wish to keep cherries hole while removing the pits. Then allow it to dry completely on a rack over waxed paper.I hope you give candying your own fruit a try, especially if you use fruits you have grown yourself.
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Cauliflower - a boring vegetable?
Still, frozen cauliflower may be useful in some recipes- especially those using puree.The milky sweet, nutty flavor of cauliflower is at its best in the winter months., steamed or eaten raw.
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January is National Oatmeal Month
The distinctive round container was introduced in 1915 and has been modified only slightly since then.Besides breakfast cereal, what other uses do oats provide?Nutrition-wise, oats contain several vitamins and minerals, plus significant quantities of...
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What to Do With All That . . . Dill
Dill is a favorite food of the black swallowtail butterfly. It also leaves you with the question: What to do with all that . You can also make an easy dill sauce by blending sour cream or mayonnaise (or a combination of the two) with dill, garlic powder,...
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Dill, parsley and lovage: the most used herbs in the Romanian cuisine
At first I used to dry them between 2 sheets of paper; then I tried keeping them in a jar, with salt; but the most effective, which saves the flavor, is freezing. When my dog was doing that, the vet said that it showed a lack of key nutrients in his food,...
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Canola: Where Does it Come From?
Rapeseed meal actually turns out to be helpful for lactating cows, an often misunderstood group.Is Canola oil the healthiest oil out there? Just imagine! Consequently, it makes sense that oils (any oils, organic, mineral, coconut or olive) would be wonderful...
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Eggplant: Growing Basics and Benefits
For this reason, many gardeners will harvest their eggplants very young. Even here in Texas, I don't set my eggplants out until at least mid-April because, although the danger of frost has long past, the soil has not adequately warmed until then.
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What to do with all that . . . oregano
This can be a good thing. Oregano is one of those herbs that tends to grow prolifically. Try adding cheese and oregano to omelets, frittatas and other egg dishes.Bean dishes also benefit from the addition of oregano.
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There are Strange Things Done in the Midnight Sun By the Pigs Who Search for... Truffles??
Here in the United States we have recently begun cultivating truffles and have trained dogs to sniff them out. The truffle is an expensive, highly sought-after fungus about the size of a walnut, famous in French cuisine, and grows 15-20 inches deep among...
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Butternuts, by the bushel
Big enough to hold thirty pounds of squash. Last week I borrrowed the "smashed potato" concept and spoon--mashed the soft butternut with a hearty dollop of. Winter squash stays on the vine until it's fully ripe.
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What to Do WIth All Those . . . Chives
A little bit of the herb goes a long way, so even a small chives bed can feel like more chives than you will ever be able to use. Many people consider chives the easiest herb to grow.
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The Summery Flavor of Lavender
Lavender can add a lovely floral note to foods and pairs especially well with the sweet flavors of summer. When the weather gets hot outside, I start to think about light, refreshing flavors and cool meals.
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20 Ways to Soup Up Your Soup
Sprinkle on chow mein noodles or tortilla strips. Alternately, sprinkle on a handful of canned fried onions.15. It's finally gotten cold outside (winter seems to come to Texas later every year), so my thoughts have turned to soup.
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What to Do With All That . . . Parsley
Parsley is a biannual, which means that in the second year it will bolt and go to seed. It is in the same family as carrots and celery, which may be why it goes together with them into the stock pot to form the basis of so many soups.These are flavors...
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Belgian Endive
And like Brussels Sprouts ? A vegetable that was very familiar to me growing up in Europe, and which only recently has made inroads here in the United States, is Belgian Endive ? Kids would get a real kick out of this magic growing trick and might even...
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The Subtle Saffron: Growing and Using
Each flower produces three stigmas, also called threads or strands, used for culinary purposes. To use saffron threads steep them in a little hot liquid for 20 minutes. Add the liquid AND threads to the dish and they will continue to increase flavor and...
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