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Bouquet Garni Herb Bundles – How to Make, Recipe for Fresh and Dried, and Time Saving Tips

Ever come across a recipe calling for bouquet garni, and you’re not quite sure what it is?  Or every time you want to make a recipe calling for bouquet garni, you are off to the store to get the fresh herbs, or just decide to pass on the recipe?  Then this article is for you 🙂
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First Spring Herbs

All winter, I wait for the first herbs of spring.  These herbs that appear shortly after the first weeds start growing  bring that longed-for freshness to the kitchen table.

These are the first herbs of spring in my garden: Continue reading

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Herb Dip For Veggies – Creamy Delicious and Easy To Make

Years ago, when my kids were younger and I was trying to get them to eat veggies, I went searching on the internet for a veggie dip that was better than the store-bought dips 🥕🥦


I found one we all liked, and have been making variations of this creamy herb dip every since.  It’s become a party hit too! 🎈 (Makes for an awesome chip dip as well). Continue reading

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Why Parsley Leaves Turn Yellow – And What You Can Do To Fix It

One of the more common parsley complaints I hear is that of parsley leaves turning yellow.

Generally, if a parsley plant starts yellowing the plant is under some form of stress.  Usually the outer leaves start to yellow first.

Here’s a list of common reasons causing parsley leaves to turn yellow and what can be done about them.   Continue reading

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Easy Beef Stew – Using That Stash Of Herbs In The Freezer

beef-stew-herbsBeef stew is wonderfully hearty and comforting meal in the winter.  I love that I can fix it and forget it.

And having a stash of herbs in the freezer adds quick and easy flavours to the stew… Continue reading

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Winter In My Herb Garden

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Winter in my herb garden is quiet.  My backyard has been resting under a blanket of snow.

My head is not resting though – anything but 🙂   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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