Tag Archives: herbs

Chive Blossom Vinegar

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Dave

When most people think of chives, they think of the part that is most often used: long, slender green leaves with a mild oniony taste. But once a year, chive plants give us a second edible harvest when they bloom. … Continue reading →

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Rosemary Babies

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Dave

“There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance.” – Ophelia in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Long associated with memory and remembering, rosemary is an ancient herb that has many habits of growth and even more uses. Its name derives from the Latin, ros, meaning dew, … Continue reading →

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Seed Packs As Works of Art

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Dave

I recently received these seeds from Hudson Valley Seed Library. They are offering these 16 new Art Packs for 2010 containing heirloom vegetable, herb and flower seed varieties. In addition to having an interesting selection of heirloom varieties, the packets … Continue reading →

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Macro Monday: What's Red, Green & Blue?

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Dave

Today I decided to have a little fun and focus on three colors to photograph: red, green and blue. This theme comes courtesy of David Perry’s recent assignment to pick one of the three colors and make a picture that … Continue reading →

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Curried Meatballs with Tikka Masala Sauce

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Dave

The origins of Tikka Masala sauce are in dispute. While popular in many Indian restaurants, it is likely more British in origin than Indian. Chicken Tikka Masala is reportedly more popular in Britain than fish and chips. Regardless of it’s … Continue reading →

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Wee Bit of ‘Nip

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Dave

Catnip (Nepeta Cataria) is a downright irresistable herb to some cats. To others, it’s just another green thing, with no special appeal. Somewhere around 50-60% of all cats show some kind of reaction to catnip, such as rolling on it,  … Continue reading →

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