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Sorrel |
| Sorrel, (Rumex acetosa)
the leaves are very high in vitamin
C and have many uses. Young, tender
spring leaves can be used as a salad
green, and are also used in Cream of
Sorrel soup. Sorrel can be cooked like
spinach and served with trout or salmon,
or mixed in a few leaves with your cooked
spinach or chard for a sharp, lemony
flavor. |
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Savory |
| Savory, ( Satureja hortensis).
A plant of the mint family, native in
the Mediterranean but now is more commonly
used as spices or condiments to flavor
meat dishes, sauces, stews, etc. For
this purpose, summer savory is more
used than winter. |
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Sage |
| Sage, (Salvia officinalis).
Like all salvias, it has beautiful purple/blue
edible flowers. The flavor is assertive
and useful in many dishes - particularly
those high in fat, where it aids in
digestion. Also good with carots, tomatoes,
squash, corn and potatoes. |
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Rosemary |
| Rosemary, (Rosmarinus
officinalis). This very aromatic herb
has a wonderfully fresh, pine-like scent.
In the kitchen, use it with lamb, pork,
poultry, carrots and peas. |
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Parsley
Flat |
| Parsley Flat Or French,
(Petroselinum) Parsley is one of the
most nutritious herbs, containing vitamins
A, B, C and minerals calcium, iron,
phosphorous, potassium and magnesium.
Flat Parsley Has A Superior Flavor and
Finer Texture Than The Curly Parsley. |
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Parsley
Curled |
| Parsley Curled, (Petroselinum
crispum) Parsley is one of the most
nutritious herbs, containing vitamins
A, B, C and minerals calcium, iron,
phosphorous, potassium and magnesium. |
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Thyme |
| Thyme, The common English
or French thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is
a small shrublike perennial growing,
a native of south-central Europe and
widely cultivated in France, Germany,
and Spain for the essential oil that
is used in medicine. The plant is commonly
grown in gardens for the dried herb,
which is used as a seasoning for foods.
Several closely related species and
varieties vary considerably in odor,
flavor, and growth habits. |
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Tarragon |
| Tarragon, (Artemisia
dracunculus) is a vigorous perennial
plant native to western Asia. This sweet
anise-scented herb belongs to the aster
family and is adaptable to various growing
conditions. It is widely cultivated
in southern Europe for its volatile
oil, known commercially as estragon
oil, and is used as a flavoring and
scenting agent, and is used extensively
in flavoring foods and vinegars. |
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Rocolla |
| Rocolla, An Interesting
Rocket Variation, Rocolla’s Taste
Is Slightly More Powerful, Its Leaves
are Finer and Less Prone To Bruising,
Salads Using Rocolla Have A Longer Shelf
Life. |
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Rocket |
| Rocket, A Valuable Addition
To Any Salad, Rocket Has An Interesting
Spicy Flavor With A Peppery After -
Taste. Most Of The Time This Herb Is
Eaten Raw, Either In A Salad, Accompanying
Cheese, Or With Cold Meats. |
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