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Herbs

Herbs are fascinating, edible plants with many uses ~ not only do they flavor foods, they are well-known for their aromatherapeutic, medicinal properties and health benefits.

Medicinal and culinary use of herbs is an ancient practice dating back to biblical times. Once limited to the use of local plants native to a region, many herbs from around the world are readily available in dried, fresh or live plant form.

Here you will find information on a wide variety of herbs, their uses and recipes from around the world. Herbs generally refer to the leafy part of the plant, such as rosemary, sage, parsley and thyme.

If you're looking for information on spices, such as ginger, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon, be sure to check out Spices section.

Comments, questions and suggestions are always welcome.

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Latest articles in Herbs

 Dill - Perfect with Fish

Dill has a fantastic flavour and is wonderful with fish. Ideal to grow in the garden border or in tubs on the terrace. It can grow to a metre high.

Jan 31, 2012 – Deborah Ratcliffe

Basil - Perfect for Mediterranean Flavour

Brilliant Basil - pefect for that Mediterrenean flavour! Not only is it a wonderful aromatic herb, it's also perfect, gently crushed, added to a bathtub.

Jan 29, 2012 – Deborah Ratcliffe

Three Ways Of Cooking Garden Nasturtium Leaves, Flowers and Seeds

Garden Nasturtiums are annual plants offering their leaves, bright flowers and seed buds of their trailing tendrils as culinary herbs from spring to frost.

Nov 17, 2011 – Susan Morris

The Secret of Making the Best Tasting Herbs in Oils

For thousands of years herbs have been grown and gathered for their medicinal and food enhancing properties. Here's how to bring that magic into your home.

Aug 22, 2011 – Brenda K. Oswalt

Cooking with Fresh Herbs: An Everyday Kitchen Essential

The use of fresh herbs, proper storing and simple cooking techniques will produce authentic robust flavors, adding freshness and color to your dishes.

Feb 15, 2011 – Clara Toomey

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