Lemongrass is easy to harvest and can be stored in several ways depending on how you plan to use it. Lemongrass’s citrusy flavor and fragrance make for delicious tea and zesty recipes. It’s a traditional ingredient in Southeast Asian cooking and … [Read more...] about How to Harvest and Store Lemongrass (Keep It Fresh Longer)
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Growing Lemongrass: How To Cultivate a Taste of the Tropics at Home
Cymbopogon citratus and Cymbopogon flexuosus Lemongrass is a warm-weather herb that’s surprisingly easy to grow at home, even in containers. Quick Tips for Growing Lemongrass Native to Southeast Asia, Lemongrass is a versatile herb that … [Read more...] about Growing Lemongrass: How To Cultivate a Taste of the Tropics at Home
What Is The Difference Between Summer and Winter Savory?
Summer savory (Satureja hortensis) and winter savory (Satureja montana) are both culinary and healing herbs. The small leaves and the bee-attracting flowers of both plants have a peppery taste. They both dry well, and they can be used almost … [Read more...] about What Is The Difference Between Summer and Winter Savory?
How to Use Summer Savory for Flavor and Healing
What Is Summer Savory? Summer savory, Satureja hortensis, is a hardy annual herb with a mildly peppery flavor and a variety of culinary and medicinal uses. It tastes better than its relative, winter savory (Satureja montana), which is a … [Read more...] about How to Use Summer Savory for Flavor and Healing
How to Grow Summer Savory: A Trouble-Free Spice, Companion, and Remedy
Summer savory’s mildly peppery flavor is a classic seasoning for dishes made with green or dried beans. It’s also used in various soups and meat and vegetable dishes, and can even be used in cheese or salad. In medieval times, it was often added … [Read more...] about How to Grow Summer Savory: A Trouble-Free Spice, Companion, and Remedy