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About Parsley is probably best known as a boring garnish, but fresh parsley has so much flavor! It pairs marvelously with Mediterranean, French, and Italian flavors, and gives a fresh boost to any dish. Storage Store parsley in an unsealed bag in the fridge for up to a week. If you'd like to dry it, … Continue reading Parsley
About Dill is a classic flavor of Scandanavia and northern Europe, but it tastes great in many types of dishes. The fronds, or leaves, are used as a fresh herb, and the dried seeds are also commonly used in cooking. Storage Fresh dill keeps in an unsealed bag in the fridge for about a week. … Continue reading Dill
About Fennel is an aromatic vegetable related to carrots and celery. The seeds are probably most recognizable - they are the defining flavor of Italian sausage. Many people compare the flavor to anise. We harvest fennel before it goes to seed, and the entire thing is edible: the stalk is a delicious vegetable and the … Continue reading Fennel
About Green onions are just young, tender onions. You can eat the entire thing, white bulb to green tip. Storage Store green onions in an unsealed bag in the refrigerator. Cooking Be sure to wash green onions well. Cut off and discard any root remaining on the bulb, and any parts of the top that … Continue reading Green Onion
About Tarragon is an herb with hints of anise and lemon. Storage Keep tarragon in a glass of water, like cut flowers. Or, hang it upside down in a place with good air flow. When it’s dry, remove and crush the leaves and store in an airtight container indefinitely. Cooking with Tarragon Tarragon is great … Continue reading Tarragon
About Lemon balm is a leafy herb that tastes and smells like lemons! It's related to mint, so smell your herb to be sure about what you have. Storage Keep lemon balm in the fridge in a glass of water, like cut flowers. Or, hang it upside down in a place with good air flow. … Continue reading Lemon Balm
About Chives are related to onion and have a very similar taste. They grow more easily and abundantly, so they make a great onion substitute for home culinary gardens. Storage Store chives in an unsealed bag in the fridge for a week or more. To dry, place them on a towel in a sunny spot … Continue reading Chives
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