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Drying Herbs

October 7, 2017 by Sheila

Drying Herbs

                                                           Air-Dry Hang tiny bundles held together with a rubber band or some twine. Or dry on a rack or screen, separating the larger leaves, and placing in a cool, well-ventilated space out of direct sunlight.     […]

Filed Under: Cooking Basics, Gardening, Preserving Tagged With: bay leaf, chamomile, dill, fennel, lavender, marjoram, mint, oregano, parsley, rose buds, Rosemary, sage, shiso, tarragon, thyme

Tangerine, Frisee, and Microgreen Salad with Rosemary Croutons, Olives, and Almonds

March 5, 2017 by Sheila

Tangerine Salad

Had some croutons, a tangerine, and some red beet micro-greens. There’s some frisee below and slivered almonds sprinkled on top. The touch of rosemary with an orange vinaigrette rounded out the flavors, reigning in some of the citrus bite. Citrus can really brighten a winter cloudy afternoon. Especially when you had your heart set on […]

Filed Under: Fruits, Salads Tagged With: almonds, croutons, microgreens, olives, Rosemary, salad, tangerine

Fall Planting

October 18, 2016 by Sheila

Fall Herb Garden

Tender Perennials If you have the space inside by a sunny window, dig up some rosemary, marjoram, parsley, basil, and scented geraniums to bring inside for the winter. If the scented geraniums are too leggy, take cuttings and root in water before planting in pots. Citrus trees, bay laurel, and lemongrass should also be brought […]

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: artemisia, clay pots, Egyptian walking onions, French grey shallots, hardy perennials, herbs, Herbs in pots. bringing herbs indoors, planting garlic, Rosemary, scented geraniums, soup, swallowtail, tender perennials

Sea Salt

January 24, 2016 by Sheila

Sea Salt

Top Row:  Baleine Sea Salt, Japanese Plum Salt, Matcha Sea Salt, Dried Orange Peel and French Grey Sea Salt, Himalayan Fine Pink Salt, Himalayan Pink Rock Salt Second Row:  Japanese Plum Salt, Maldon, Icelandic Black Sea Salt, Fleur de Sel, Himalayan Pink Salt Third Row: Prussian Blue Salt, French Grey Sea Salt, Icelandic Black Sand […]

Filed Under: Cooking Basics Tagged With: Aleppo Red Pepper, Crystal, Flavored Salt, Himilayan, Maldon, Matcha, Paprika, Prussian Blue, Rosemary, salt, sea salt, Smoked Paprika, Truffle

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