When Karen Washington, a food activist and farmer, recalls holiday meals with her family, one herb stands out: thyme. “What’s a Thanksgiving turkey without thyme?” she asks. And even at other times of ...

Once the leaves of thyme are dry, strip them from the branches. Herb leaves maintain flavor best when they are whole, not crushed or ground. (Lawrence E. Jenkins - Special Contributor) Ann McCormick ...

Try to keep your herb plants clean so that when they are harvested you won't need to wash them. Washing is time-consuming and may remove oils, reducing flavor. If rinsing is necessary, do so gently.

Learning how to dry your herbs comes into play because of this. There are many ways to dry fresh herbs, which can help retain the essential oils of the herbs and help maintain their flavours.

Enjoy herbs all year round. Gardening expert Melinda Myers explains how you should harvest herbs now for garden-fresh meals and preserve a few for you, your family and friends to enjoy throughout the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For thousands of years, herbs have been used in food preparation and ...

If you are one of those people who love cooking, you will know how important herbs are. A dash of fresh or dried herbs can transform a dish completely. facebook If you are one of those people who love ...

MILWAUKEE - Whether you grow them or buy them, making the most of your herbs can be difficult! Melinda Myers provides tips on how to store and preserve your leftover herbs. Store thin, leafy herbs ...

Although herbs are primarily grown for seasoning foods, herbs have many uses. So, what are herbs? They are plants used for food, flavoring, medicine and perfume. Culinary use typically distinguishes ...

This article originally appeared on ModernFarmer.com. For discerning cooks, packaged herbs from the grocery store don’t always cut it. Judging from their flavor and aroma, it seems they were picked by ...

The Homesteader’s Herbal Companion (Lyons Press, 2018) by Amy K. Fewell helps beginners and experts alike make the most of their homegrown herbs. This guide takes readers through the basics of using ...