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Really nice recipe: "A velvety khuri pumpkin soup with a slow, mild backdrop of curried spice, and the richness of coconut milk. Just a hint of lime and a topping of frizzled shallots and toasted coconut round this out — this is a soup that...
Why Ferment
Naturally fermented salsa is both healthy and more flavorful than standard homemade salsa. One of our staff members brought in a batch of her salsa to share with us. Next thing you know, we were all begging for a copy of the recipe....
Oregano is a popular herb that is enjoyed thoughout the world. Mostly it is used in Mediterranean and Mexican cooking. It is a perennial herb growing from 7″ to just under 3′ tall and is one of the few herbs where the aroma and...
Is your herb garden exploding with lucious succulent herbs and suddenly you find yourself scrambling for ideas on how to preserve them? Herbed butter is an excellent recipe for freezing for winter. Wherever you use butter, this is your recipe to leave as is...
Sage Cream Cheese is super simple and fast to whip up at a moments notice. It is delicious as a dip for veggies, fruit, pretzels and crackers. Spread it on roast beef, chicken or vegetable sandwiches – and yummy on bagels. Adds interesting flavor...
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The recipe for Mint Syrup is versitile in a couple of ways. First you can drizzle Mint Syrup into about anything your imagination comes up with; iced or hot tea, hot cocoa, mojitos and cocktails, ice cream and frozen desserts, fruit cup, pastry glaze,...
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Basil, Garlic & Chive Vinegar can not only be used to accent garden salads, but to power up potato or pasta salads. The Greeks often splash vinegar in some of their soups to add a bit of tang, imagine the height an herb infused...
Rosemary-Infused Lemonade Popcicles are a refreshing treat when temperatures rise. It is the herb infusion that takes this lemonade popcicle to an adult level of enjoyment. Start with a simple syrup, flavor and freeze. Play around with the herb infusion and create your own...