With all of the upcoming holiday parties, it’s best to use some self-control, not just with alcohol, but with rich foods and sweets too. However, just in case you overdo it, why not give your liver a little extra support this season? Milk thistle, also known as silybum marianum, has…
I just remembered that I’d better clip some rosemary to dry for the winter before it gets any colder outside! Fall is a good time to dry rosemary or bring it inside. It can be a great addition to fall foods like soups, squash, pumpkin, warm breads, and even baked…
My husband told me it was time to cut back the oregano since we had to step over it to get into our garage. The oregano seems to love this spot–a place I didn’t even plant it! I don’t even recall where it started, but it has migrated over to…
If you’re not familiar with tarragon, then I highly recommend you give it a try. It has a lovely, delicate flavor that blends beautifully with egg dishes in particular. Tarragon has a slight hint of licorice, but don’t let that scare you away. It’s nothing like licorice candy. Add tarragon…
Unless you’ve been on a deserted island or otherwise off-grid for years, you have probably heard about the wonders of turmeric, or its active ingredient curcumin. It is definitely an herb you’ll want to know about. Turmeric is root that looks somewhat similar to ginger, except the flesh is bright…
Wait a minute! Cucumbers aren’t herbs are they? Actually the term “herb” is defined in the Merriam-Webster dictionary as: 1. a seed-producing annual, biennial, or perennial that does not develop persistent woody tissue but dies down at the end of a growing season 2. a plant or plant part valued for…
Dill is a dainty, fragile herb. It can’t take the heat, so the best time to grow it is in the spring and fall depending on where you live. That’s when you’ll see it more often in the grocery stores, too. Here in NC it’s time to start harvesting all…
Let’s talk about about a fairly obscure herb today: motherwort (which means herb for the mother). It’s also known as Lion’s Tail or leonurus cardiaca. True to its name, motherwort has traditionally been used to stimulate uterine contractions and facilitate childbirth. It can also remedy late menstruation, but should be…
We usually think of sage during the holidays when we make Thanksgiving turkey and dressing. However, sage is quite versatile, pairing well not only with poultry and stuffing but also with beef, pork, sausage, eggs, cheese, squash, apples, and citrus. Other recommended pairings with sage are asparagus, beans, Brussels sprouts,…
Hearts and love. The two go hand in hand. We post heart emojis on social media to say, “I love you,” and send Valentines covered in hearts to our beloved. February is the month when we celebrate love, but it’s also National Heart Health Month. So, what better time to talk…