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Herb Companion Chart

You can use the chart below as an easy reference to determine what herbs and plants work best together and those that are better to avoid. Herb Companion Plants Plants to Avoid Basil Tomatoes, chives, onion family plants, cilantro, oregano … Continue reading

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Fresh Herbs Inspiration

Here’s some ideas and inspiration for creatively using the herbs you buy or grow: Basil – Caprese salad — basil, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, salt, olive oil — is a summer staple, but you can also enliven a deli meat sandwich … Continue reading

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How to Preserve Fresh Herbs for Later

Best for: Hardy herbs like rosemary, sage, oregano and thyme Keep:  Freeze for up to 6 months Use: Melt 1 or 2 cubes directly in a skillet to add more flavor to sautéed meat or veggies or thaw in a … Continue reading

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Fresh Summer Dressing Meets Pasta

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
I always love when a good dinner idea comes to you. Laying in my hammock reading this month’s Sunset, I came across a recipe for fresh oregano dressing. I am one who…

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Fresh Summer Dressing Meets Pasta

I always love when a good dinner idea comes to you. Laying in my hammock reading this month’s Sunset, I came across a recipe for fresh oregano dressing. I am one who can take a hint, so I lazily picked … Continue reading

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