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 🙂
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
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
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
Beef 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
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
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