By Julie Christensen Mint is sometimes called the herb of hospitality, a name that can be traced back to Greek mythology. The story goes that two strangers, a man and a woman, walked through a village. The villagers ignored the strangers and refused to provide them with food … [Read more...]
Fresh Mint Recipes
By Julie Christensen Looking for recipes with fresh mint as an ingredient? Mint has been cultivated for culinary and medicinal purposes for thousands of years. In Medieval times, people used it to scent their baths and homes. Early colonists to the United States brought … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Mint Tea
Are there any health benefits to mint tea? Upset stomach, nagging headache, lingering cold? Before you reach for those over-the-counter medications, why not try an age-old remedy — sipping herbal tea. Mint tea, in particular, has been found to have several healing properties … [Read more...]
Harvesting Herbs: How to Harvest from Your Herb Garden
One of the most common foods grown in home gardens are herbs. From porch-based bucket gardens to window pots to small garden plots, culinary herbs are a favorite the world over. Most home gardeners grow some type of herb for their kitchen – many grow several. Some herbs are … [Read more...]
Freezing Basil
A relatively non-traditional way to preserve basil is to freeze it. In fact, this works with several herbs. The trick is to keep the leaves from getting frostbitten in the freezer, which industry has accomplished through vacuum sealed freeze drying. In the home kitchen, however, … [Read more...]
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