Cilantro, the Spanish word for Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is a fantastic herb that you can use all parts of the plant. While the tender young leaves are used extensively, the seeds are dried and ground and used as spice for many middle eastern cultures. It is an...
Italian Flat Leaf Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) native to the central and eastern Mediterranean, southern Italy, and even the northern tip of Africa. Today it grows abundantly in Europe and is a favorite garnish to meat and vegetables. The best steak I have ever had...
Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a popular herb in the celery family used extensively throughout Europe and is grown as an annual plant. The leaves and seeds are used from such wide methods including pickling brines, stews, and in salads. My favorite way to use dill is in...
Lime Basil (O. americanum) is a zesty lime flavored basil with a sweet aroma. Goes great with fish or chicken and as a garnish for dessert – heck it also goes great in lemonade. Seeds for the Lime basil are hard to find. The aroma is sweet and fragrant with...
Persian Basil (Ocimum Basilicum ‘Persian’) is a large, vigorous basil with a delicious leaves and excellent flavor. This variety is popular in Southwestern Asia. The fragrance is unusual and distinct and is both citrus and spicy. Highly fragrant and...
