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» June, 2010

Lot and lots of herbs

Written by Community on Jun 28, 2010

A great question –  Hello Tamara, thanks for the idea. I have a ton of mint and oregano, along with other herbs and greens. I don’t dry my herbs, so its nice to think of other ways to use them. Could I leave out the oil, then freeze in ice cubes and add the oil [...]

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Nature, our teacher

Written by Community on Jun 21, 2010

                   Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.  ~Lao Tzu                                                                                        Photo:  A.W. Dorow  

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Tender Herb and Wild Greens Relish

Written by TENDER on Jun 14, 2010

I learned how to make this years and years ago from the first Italian chef I worked for. It’s very tasty and easy. In the summer, my own garden overflows with herbs and wild greens. Sometimes I have too many at the restaurant as well, and this will take care of them.   I use this [...]

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A Total Labor of Love

Written by Community on Jun 7, 2010

A month has passed and I have been working diligently on my garden. The herb garden is complete and now awaiting the seeds to sprout. I have purchased some plants (Rosemary, Thyme, Sage) and transplanted the chives, Oregano, and Arugula. The Mason Bee’s are still busy scurrying around the yard and filling their straws with [...]

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