Cumin Fun Facts The cumin plant is a member of the parsley family. It produces small white or pink flowers on umbels, which then produce the small …
Cumin – February Herb of the Month
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Ginger – January Herb of the Month
Fun Facts Ginger is used worldwide in sweet and savory foods and beverages, medicinally as well as in preparing cosmetics. Ginger is available fresh, dried, powdered, pickled, …
Vanilla – December Herb of the Month
Vanilla Extract Recipe 5 vanilla beans or pods, Grade A or B 1 cup of 80 proof or 40% vodka (brandy, bourbon or rum can …
Cranberry – November Herb of the Month
Fresh cranberries can be frozen for up to nine months and used in recipes without thawing. Fresh cranberries can be kept in the refrigerator for …
Caraway – October Herb of the Month
Fun Facts ‘Caraway flavors sausage, sauerkraut, soups and stews, cheeses, breads, and cakes. Caraway seeds are what gives rye bread its distinctive flavor. It has …
Coffee – September Herb of the Month
Fun Facts Coffee grounds, the ground coffee beans that remain after brewing, are used as a soil additive or can be composted to add nutrients …
Lemon Balm – August Herb of the Month
Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis Fun Facts Melissa officinalis is also known as lemon balm, sweet balm, melissa balm, melissa, heart’sdelight, English balm, bush balm and …
Doublemint – July Herb of the Month
Doublemint is unusual because it has both peppermint (menthol) and spearmint (carvone) essential oils,providing a subtle and more complex minty flavor. Doublemint is a cross …
Sweet Basil – June Herb of the Month
Fun Facts and Tips Basil seeds form visible seed coats when exposed to moisture. Place a drop or two of warm water on a basil …
Pot Marigold – May Herb of the Month
Calendula, Calendula officinalis Tips for Use Egg Salad with Calendula and Chive Ingredients 12 hard-boiled eggs ½ cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard 2 Tablespoons …