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How To Dry Herbs In The Microwave

basil-leaves-in-front-of-microwaveCan you dry herbs in the microwave?  Surprisingly, yes!

The first time I heard that you could dry herbs in the microwave, I did not believe it.  I thought the herbs would turn to mush or turn into some unrecognizable black mess.  It didn’t make sense to me.

But, I was curious.  Does this really work?  Or is this some weird theoretical thing that will end up in disaster.  I had to find out!

So, when I had some leftover basil I thought, what the heck, let’s try this!  Guess I was in the mood for a science experiment that day 🙂 Continue reading

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Spring in the Herb Garden: How Quick The Garden Grows :-)

Spring is an incredible time of change in the herb garden.  And I was recently amazed at just how fast that change happens…

I took some pictures of herbs sprouting up in my garden early May.  Over the next couple of weeks it didn’t seem like much growth happened, and then I was away for a couple of weeks overseas visiting family.

Was I ever surprised when I got home… Continue reading

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Warm Autumn Days and a Comforting Bowl of Soup

It’s a sunny day as I look out onto my garden.  Feels warm through the glass, but the wind outside is cold to the bone.

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The ivy in the back has turned into a brilliant display of fall colours.  Hues of red and yellow cover the back fence.      Continue reading

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