Fondly known as “the pizza herb”, Oregano is a rather interesting herb friend. This spunky member of the mint family has several impersonators, as well as confusing siblings. Going by the name of Marjoram when referring to its milder varieties that are of the same genus but of a different […]
Our herb friend Thyme is a scholarly introvert and a bit of a history buff. Given a chance, researching Thyme will take you on a trip that spans several centuries and continents! Thyme is a member of the mint family and originally originated from the southern Mediterranean. A friend of […]
This week I would like you to get to know my herb friend Dill. Dill is a bit of an odd duck; he is friends with asparagus, broccoli and cabbage! Can you believe that! I even heard he was hanging out with corn, cucumber, onion, and lettuce, but the herb […]
Today, I would like to introduce you to another member of my herbal “best friends” club. Sage is an herb with a sweet yet savory flavor that is a part of the vast mint family. The sage or Latin “Salvia” family, contains hundreds of plants some of which are commonly […]
This week I would like to introduce you to the littlest members of the onion family: Chives. Chives grow in grass-like clumps and are normally always referred to in the plural. Chives are not only the smallest member of the onion family, but they are also the only species of […]
Adding Flavor with an Herb Garden: Rosemary With gardening season just around the corner, I’d like to introduce you to a few of my favorite garden friends: my herbs! Herbs are a healthy way to add flavor, color and a little creativity to meals. Fresh from my organic garden or […]
Adding Flavor with a Herb Garden: Basil This week I would like to introduce you to another of my favorite and versatile garden friends: Basil. A very fragrant herb, Basil has a rich aroma that perfumes the air around it. It is one of the highly popular herbs grown in […]
The natural result of spending time thinking about my goals and the potential opportunities which the New Year holds, results in an eagerness to implement my multitude of ideas. One area where these ideas flourish is my garden. While the weather will not permit planting my garden at this time […]
If you are following along with our herb posts, here is one of the delicious recipes you can make spotlighting our herb friends. This recipe incorporates several herbs, but gives the spotlight to one of my favorite herb friends, Rosemary! (Adding Flavor with an Herb Garden: Rosemary) As well as […]
One of my favorite childhood activities was getting to “organize” my mother’s spice drawer! Investigating the wide variety of pungent aromas hidden in its depths was always an adventure. And should I tire of smelling these mysterious aromatic powders, I knew asking the name of a particularly perplexing ground substance […]
Green Beans, aside from being a common garden staple, are a great addition to any meal. Whether fresh from the garden, steamed as a side, adding a pop of color to your home-cooked soup, or straight from the canning jar as a quick afternoon snack, green beans have a way […]
No one likes being sick, and with a close family, sharing is not limited to just beneficial gifts. Microbials like bacteria and viruses get passed between people as one kid gives their cold to the next! During “flu season,” it is important to have many ways to fight back […]
Finger jello has been a multi-generational household favorite in our family. Whether intended to encourage us to eat when we were sick, or simply as a quick fruit and protein breakfast side, my mother often had a pan of all natural juice based finger jello in the refrigerator. Even today, […]
