Vegan Pesto Recipe Makes Use of Basil Bonanza

Basil grows like a weed. That’s my conclusion after planting a sprig of it 4 months ago. It’s late summer, early fall now here in Jaffa, Israel, and the basil (or basilicum as locals call it) is ripe for the picking. But how many leaves of basil can you garnish your salad with? Or eat in pasta? I had a plan to make pesto. Now when I cook, I rarely make sure I have the right ingredients. And I practically never use a recipe. You could say that I like to swing it. Most of the time, the food tu

Herbs You Can Grow Indoors

by Palti Shipard Herbs are the leaves and flowers of low-growing woody plants that do not have a trunk, that have stems growing from the base. Examples of herbs are licorice, parsley, chives, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, oregano, dill and celery. Herbs can be used for a wide range of purposes ranging from culinary, medicinal, perfumery and other needs. Many herbs grow low and are aromatic, which can be dried or used to flavor foods. It depends on what you want to use the herbs for which ones you

Edible Herbs You Can Grow Indoors

by Palti Shipard Herbs are the leaves and flowers of low-growing woody plants that do not have a trunk, that have stems growing from the base. Examples of herbs are licorice, parsley, chives, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, oregano, dill and celery. Herbs are useful in many ways. They augment the flavors of foods and improve health. Using herbs in cooking can add flavor and scents and make food much more fascinating. There are plenty of herbs that are straightforward to grow and look good when gr

Grow Your Herbs Indoors

by Palti Shipard Herbs are the leaves and flowers of low-growing woody plants that do not have a trunk, that have stems growing from the base. Examples of herbs are licorice, parsley, chives, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, oregano, dill and celery. Herbs are useful in many ways. They enhance foods and improve health. Using herbs in cooking can add flavor and smells and make food more engaging. There are lots of herbs that are simple to grow and look great when grown in the home and they can make

Tips for Growing Rosemary

Image by Nefi via Flickr Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis, is a hardy evergreen sub shrub. Growing rosemary is an activity that dates back through time. Well-known for its aromatic leaves, which are used for seasoning food. Rosemary oil can also be used for medicinal purposes. The herb has a dark and glossy feel to the leaf, with a white, woolly underside. The plants can grow up to six foot high and live for years if protected from extreme winter conditions. The name of this famous

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