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Oregano followed close behind when Johnny came marching home from WW II. Soldiers stationed in Italy developed a taste for pizza and other dishes seasoned with this zesty herb. Oregano had always been used in Italian communities in the USA, but it now crossed ethnic lines with home cooks. Italian cuisine and particularly pizza also became popular as restaurant fare. Culinarily oregano was on the move! In fact, its use increased six thousand percent in the ensuing years. Today it is used to enhance the flavor of egg, cheese, meat and vegetable dishes as well as Italian, Mexican and Greek foods. It pairs well with garlic, parsley and basil.  The word oregano is from the Greek meaning “joy of the mountain.” “Oros” is for mountain, and “ganos” for joy. Origanum vulgare was the variety that grew in Greece so we can assume the name is for this species. The reason for the name is in question. No doubt the mountains covered with purplish...
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