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Basil, the King of Herbs
I like to plant our seeds indoors, approximately around St. Patty's Day in March.Basil seeds are used for their medicinal properties in Ayurvedic medicine. A more appealing green color can shine through and the dark color can be avoided simply by coating...
California
El Segundo
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...
California
El Segundo
Lavender, the Versatile Herb
You can also pour the infusion into a spray bottle and use it to spray on your face while exercising or to refresh you on a hot day. The infusion can be used in the bath to soothe skin irritations.
California
El Segundo
Living High on Grits and Tomato Gravy
I had to learn to enjoy the, since we lived 32 miles from town. I had no idea just how wonderful a pot of collardand cooked, truly was. The first time I cooked tomato gravy and grits for my husband he fell in love with me all over again.
California
El Segundo
Hominy
There is no one big enough or smart enough to force me to take another bite of beets, or cooked carrots, even if they are good for me. Some of the dried corn was used as food for animals, some was taken for grinding into meal, and some was used to make...
California
El Segundo
Greens, Pepper Sauce, and Cornbread: Southern Cuisine
However, sisters share a special relationship that only sisters can comprehend. Preparing the traditional foods of our Southern heritage is an important part of our reunions. In it we fry two strips of bacon.
California
El Segundo
Stevia, Sweet Stevia
Reportedly many times sweeter than sugar, it attracts the attention of people who are looking for a non-caloric natural sweetener. Dried leaves will be bright green and crumbly. Stevia is an herb that has been much talked about in recent years.
California
El Segundo
What to Do With All That . . . Cilantro
Drizzle in a half cup olive oil in a steady stream as you go. Just substitute cilantro leaves for the cup of packed basil leaves, and process as you would normally in a blender or food processer with ¼ cup of grated parmesan and 1/8 c.
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El Segundo
Co-Co-Coconuts!
Once a year, for a few months the "Grounds Maintenance Department" here on Kwajalein goes around the island and cuts down ripening coconuts from all the many palm trees on island. Once the seed is out of the husk, it starts to resemble something you might...
California
El Segundo
Get the most from your herbs I: Pinch, pinch, pinch!
It's not too late! You can still get the most out of your herbs this summer! 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!...
California
El Segundo
Sherry--What it is, How it\'s Made, and How to Use it
Of course, I keep my sherry open, upright but just in a cupboard.http://www.oregonlive.com/foodday/index.ssf/2013/03/some_sherry_cheri_a_sip_down_m.htmlHarvey's Bristol Cream available through Flickr courtesy Jim Moran
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El Segundo
Glace (Candied) Fruit
It is so simple to do, yet it creates impressive results that can add flavor to all sorts of treats. While the processing of those fruits tends to strip away the individual characteristics and flavors, leaving only a benign sweetness, syrup processed...
California
El Segundo
Cauliflower - a boring vegetable?
Frankly, anything can be made to taste good when covered with cheese sauce! But cauliflower can be the star of your dinner if you bother to look in the spice cupboard for some tantalizing Indian flavours to put the sizzle in this lowly vegetable.
California
El Segundo
January is National Oatmeal Month
Grown extensively in Europe, the seeds eventually made their way to the New World and, today, oats are the third most important grain grown in the United States.But 95% of this crop is used for livestock feed, not human food.Oat plants are annual grasses...
California
El Segundo
What to Do With All That . . . Dill
It is then layered into a pot (the middle layer being made of dill and pistachios) and then steamed.Dill is such a versatile herb, yet many people think of it as just "that pickle herb." You can use it for so much more that that.
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El Segundo
Dill, parsley and lovage: the most used herbs in the Romanian cuisine
Now I can find lovage, very well dried and saving some of the flavor, in special manufacturedI hope my short story about dill, parsley and lovage will convince many of you to use them in cooking.
California
El Segundo
Canola: Where Does it Come From?
Let me make one thing perfectly clear: oil is oil is oil.report on canola and other oilseeds from July, 2014, canola is the third most widely consumed oil in the world, with soybean oil and palm oil being first and second, respectively.I'm sure you've...
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El Segundo
Eggplant: Growing Basics and Benefits
When oxalates become too concentrated in body fluids, they can crystallize and cause health problems. Also, before cooking, do what's called "sweating" your eggplant. For that, I use Spinosad in either the dry bait crystals or liquid drench form.
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El Segundo
What to do with all that . . . oregano
When your garden gives you an over-abundance of summer tomatoes, it is a good time to cook up a batch of pizza sauce and freeze it in one-cup portions to have on hand in the winter, when supermarket tomatoes are pink, at best.
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El Segundo
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. Http://www.americasheartland.org/episodes/episode_118/truffles.htm Apparently dogs are not as likely to eat the valuable crop as are pigs.
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El Segundo
Butternuts, by the bushel
That would be silly! Winter squashes store well, so enjoy them one at a time, all winter. The first few crops proved me wrong;(squash, cukes, pumpkins) are concerned, help often means organic content in the soil.
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Silybum Milk Thistle Info: Tips For Planting Milk Thistle In Gardens
Place the flower heads in a paper bag in a dry place for a week to continue the drying process.Once the seeds are dried, hack at the bag to separate them from the flower head. The seeds can be stored in an air-tight container.While safe for humans to...
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Willoughby
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. When thinking about chives most people concentrate on the foliage (which look like grass blades).However, every part of the...
California
El Segundo
The Summery Flavor of Lavender
Chopped lavender flowers.This goes especially well on a lightly sweet bread (such as Hawaiian-style rolls).A summer tea party just wouldn't be complete without a pretty piece of cake.You steep a tablespoon of lavender and two tablespoons of honey in half...
California
El Segundo
20 Ways to Soup Up Your Soup
Make a pesto sauce, or a balsamic reduction (or even just some plain olive oil), or for sweet soups, a chocolate or fruit flavored sauce. Custard cutouts (better known as royales) are traditionally floated on consommes and elegant cream soups like asparagus.
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El Segundo
What to Do With All That . . . Parsley
However, it is self-seeding, which means if it likes the area where you've planted it, not only will the plant replace itself, but you might get a lot more seedlings than you bargained for.
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El Segundo
Belgian Endive
Then dig in the roots again (this can be done in an unheated greenhouse) and cover with about 4 inches of soil AND A PLASTIC TARP. Once the plants have matured, dig up the roots and cut off the tops.
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El Segundo