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Essential oils are the volatile liquids extracted from the stems, flowers, roots, leaves or fruit of herbs as well as other plants. They are the most potent form of an herb and the most medicinally effective. Use them as directed on the...
Posted by editor
- Mon Jan 28, 2008 09:54:49 PST
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The average American adult has at least two colds a year suffering with sniffles, sneezes, coughs and a sore throat. It is a billion-dollar pharmaceutical industry! We buy a variety of non-prescription drugs for relief from symptoms...
Posted by editor
- Thu Jan 3, 2008 12:35:18 PST
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Parsley is best known for its use as a garnish to flatter serving dishes, but it has more to be proud of than that! Petroselinum crispum is chock full of good things! Among these are iron, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, folic...
Posted by editor
- Mon Sep 24, 2007 14:09:42 PDT
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Feathery green or bronze leaves grow along the succulent stems that sprout from the bulbous root of fennel. Foeniculum vulgare or common fennel is a perennial grown mainly for its flavorful leaves and seeds. Florence fennel (finocchio)...
Posted by editor
- Mon Aug 27, 2007 14:28:39 PDT
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‘Tis that time of year when our fancy turns to the red white and blue of our flag! We will no doubt be celebrating July 4 with hefty meals from the barbecue or kitchen. Let us end this special occasion with a dessert that is in...
Posted by editor
- Mon Jul 2, 2007 11:26:22 PDT
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There are more than thirty varieties of savories. We will explore the two plants most commonly used, satureja montana (winter savory), and satureja hortensis (summer savory). Both have a peppery- thyme flavor, but the winter savory is...
Posted by editor
- Mon Jun 25, 2007 10:47:22 PDT
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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...
Posted by editor
- Tue May 29, 2007 10:41:19 PDT
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Coriandrum sativum is the mysterious plant that yields the leaves called cilantro, and coriander seeds. These names are often incorrectly used interchangably causing much confusion. The roots, like the other plant parts, are edible and...
Posted by editor
- Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:16:38 PDT
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The name lavandula (lavender) is from the Latin word meaning to wash. The Greeks and Romans bathed and perfumed their bodies with lavender soap and oil. They refreshed their homes and repelled insects with urns filled with this pungent...
Posted by editor
- Mon Apr 9, 2007 10:27:20 PDT
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The mission statement of the American Cheese Society claims to “encourage the consumption of cheese through education about its sensory pleasures and its healthful and nutritional values.” The results of these efforts...
Posted by editor
- Mon Mar 5, 2007 13:36:46 PST
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I thought the essentials of an Italian herb garden were basil (basilico), parsley (prezzomolo), oregano (origano), and rosemary (rosmarino). I remember my friend’s grandmother growing these in her garden in the 1950’s in...
Posted by editor
- Mon Feb 26, 2007 10:06:54 PST
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It is not easy for a plant to remain popular when it smells so bad that it is nicknamed “Phu.” Valerian (valeriana officinalis) is just such a “survivor.” The fetid odor is most pronounced when the roots and...
Posted by editor
- Mon Jan 29, 2007 11:07:40 PST
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There are very few herb plants that I can't easily give away. White horehound (marrubium vulgare) is one of these! It is scorned and considered a weed by those who do not know of its historical and practical virtues. Let us look at this...
Posted by editor
- Mon Dec 18, 2006 12:35:56 PST
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Love this column. Edna is so knowledgeable about herbs and their uses. I save her column each month and put into by herb book. Her Christmas column is extremely interesting and filled with information. Love to see...
Posted by vtones
- Thu Nov 30, 2006 13:18:01 PST
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There are many legends about herbs and the roles they played in the Christmas story. We will explore some of these charming tales in this column. I hope they will add a new dimension to your festivities and a special connection with past...
Posted by editor
- Mon Nov 20, 2006 13:04:52 PST
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