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Basil, the King of Herbs
Seeds can be collected after the flower stems turn brown and appear dead. Nutrition Analysis by Diana Wind., Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet. Frozen basil leaves retain the flavor, and the dark color is harmless.
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The Many and Varied Uses of Rosemary
Rosemary flowers can be used in salads or as a garnish.As useful as rosemary is, I think one of its most important features is that it attracts hundreds of bees when it is in bloom.With the concern of the colony collapse, I think planting their favorites...
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Lavender, the Versatile Herb
Boiling water over 6 tablespoons of dried lavender. You can dab the oil on your temple to help to relieve a headache.I add a dried rose to a lavender bunch and wrap it in a doily and add a bow to make a nice gift to place next to a bed.
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Living High on Grits and Tomato Gravy
We share this breakfast at least once a month on my family farm. Ah, to jab your finger into the side of a fat biscuit and then fill the resulting hole with syrup,. That is 'good eating' as we used to say.
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Hominy
Cover and refigerate at least one hour before eating.There are many more equally tasty Hominy Recipes at this site:http://allrecipes.com/recipe/Maxi-Hominy/MoreRecipesLikethis.aspxPhoto Credits: Thank you to Farmerdill for the thumbnail photo found in...
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Greens, Pepper Sauce, and Cornbread: Southern Cuisine
They freeze well, and can be heated up at a moment's notice for another round of unique but delightful Southern cuisine.Pour about ½ cup of water and about a tablespoon of pepper sauce into the skilletand heat until the mixture boils.
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Stevia, Sweet Stevia
After they are dry, strip the leaves from the branches and store them in clean containers. Reportedly many times sweeter than sugar, it attracts the attention of people who are looking for a non-caloric natural sweetener.
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What to Do With All That . . . Cilantro
So add a handful or two to the mix when you are making eggrolls or dumplings to give them an unexpected - yet traditional - burst of flavor. You can pull those seedlings up or you can let them grow for a little while, then harvest the fragrant bunches.
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Co-Co-Coconuts!
Once the seed is out of the husk, it starts to resemble something you might recognize, but it isn't dark brown, it is a straw colored ball with a fibrous beard on one end. The older the nut, the less of this soft substance, which is why you will rarely...
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Get the most from your herbs I: Pinch, pinch, pinch!
And letting the leaves get larger means you'll have that much more fresh basil to enjoy.Pinching to control flowering is also useful if you plan toasil often comes true for me from saved seeds regardless, butcan happen if you're growing more than one...
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Sherry--What it is, How it\'s Made, and How to Use it
They brought grape plants with them to make wine, archeological evidence tells us.These Phoeniciams (from modern-day Lebanon) settled in the southwestern corner of Spain and called their settlement "Xera." When the Romans took over in 138 BC, they perfected...
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Glace (Candied) Fruit
While the processing of those fruits tends to strip away the individual characteristics and flavors, leaving only a benign sweetness, syrup processed glace fruits simply replace the water in the fruits with sugar, letting the fruit's natural character...
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Cauliflower - a boring vegetable?
Freezing it will preserve its flavor, but tends to severely break down its texture. This sounded too much like "shoe flower" in English to be marketable, and ‘cole flower' or ‘cauliflower' was adopted instead.There are dozens of types of cauliflower...
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January is National Oatmeal Month
Nothing tastes better on a chilly winter morning than a steaming bowl of cooked oatmeal or porridge, dappled with raisins or blueberries, scented with cinnamon, and swimming in cream.
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What to Do With All That . . . Dill
To make a batch two cucumbers are seeded, then minced (or in more modern terms, whirled in a food processor) together with a clove or two of garlic and a tablespoon of fresh dill, along with about three cups of Greek yogurt.
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Dill, parsley and lovage: the most used herbs in the Romanian cuisine
When my dog was doing that, the vet said that it showed a lack of key nutrients in his food, so I'd have to give him a "hand" of parsley leaves everyday for a whole week. Can you tell what I'll be sowing between the tomato plants and roses in my garden...
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Canola: Where Does it Come From?
Less dependence on foreign oils, more jobs in our country, any way you do the math, more canola oil is a good thing for North Americans. Look for canola (and other familiar) oils in lipstick, paint and dyes.Mineral oils or petroleum-based oils are slowly...
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Eggplant: Growing Basics and Benefits
If you have a short summer, growing these early types is for you. Researchers think there may be a connection between joint stiffness and solanine, the toxin in nightshades that makes them somewhat poisonous.The good news is that eggplants provide generous...
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What to do with all that . . . oregano
Salt and pepper to taste, and bake at 450 degrees until the potatoes are cooked through.Greek salad also highlights the flavor of oregano, which is a major flavor component in the dressing.
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There are Strange Things Done in the Midnight Sun By the Pigs Who Search for... Truffles??
Http://www.americasheartland.org/episodes/episode_118/truffles.htm (Think underground mushrooms.) They are indeed hunted with female pigs capable of sniffing out the delicate, perfumery aroma said to mimic the male pig sex hormone.
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Butternuts, by the bushel
Winter squash keeps for months in a dry cool spot; my butternuts go in my basement.How to eat a bushel of butternuts-- first get a really, really big pot Adding that bulk organic matter where my squash needs it has become a gardening method that...
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What to Do WIth All Those . . . Chives
When thinking about chives most people concentrate on the foliage (which look like grass blades).However, every part of the chive plant is edible, and you can use the bulb like a mild onion in a pinch.The foliage can be added to dumpling or biscuit dough...
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The Summery Flavor of Lavender
One of my favorite ways to enjoy lavender is in lemonade.We had a booth at a lavender festival near Austin a couple of years ago where they set us up across from the lavender lemonade stand.It was so hot out, and the fragrant beverage so refreshing, we...
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20 Ways to Soup Up Your Soup
Alternately, sprinkle on a handful of canned fried onions.15. If you're not used to spicy soup, add a little and taste, then add a little more until it achieves a level of spice you are comfortable with.8. Float a couple of croutons on top.
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What to Do With All That . . . Parsley
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 that you notice most when they are missing.When a soup or a sauce tastes "flat," I usually...
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Belgian Endive
But you have to take two steps. No watering needed! Simply leave the bucket in your basement or shed for about 4 to 6 weeks and hey presto: vegetables!! If you do this routine several times over a period of two months, you will ensure a supply of the...
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The Subtle Saffron: Growing and Using
One-quarter ounce contains about 1 cup of saffron threads and can cost $70 for Kashmir saffron and $50 for Spanish saffron in 2007 prices.The largest saffron producer in the world is Iran and it is widely grown in Spain and India.Saffron grows from the...
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