Herbs | A Touch of Yum

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If You Can’t Grow, Buy

Here’s a helpful hint if you don’t have room for an herb garden, but you want to acquire fresh herbs for preserving for the winter months.

Sometimes you want to bite into something and have the flavor punch you in the face. I mean, if you

Mondays are going to be slow cooker (or Crock Pot, if you prefer) recipes. I figure Mondays can be rough,

Rosemary may be my most loved herb, ever, even though I don’t use it often. And when I do I

July 10, 2017 Mary 0 Comments chives, cooking, Herbs, onion

Chives are an incredibly versatile herb. They add just a hint of onion flavor to any dish. I use chives

June 26, 2017 Mary 0 Comments cooking, dill, food, Herbs

Most people think of pickles when they hear the word dill. I however think of summer salads and cold cut

Oregano is another pantry essential. It is a savory, warm herb used primarily to bring out the flavor of tomatoes.

June 11, 2017 Mary 0 Comments cooking, Herbs, Sage

Sage will forever be associated with American Thanksgiving. It’s the herb that makes turkey and stuffing smell so inviting and

May 28, 2017 Mary 0 Comments Herbs, Thyme

Thyme is probably my favorite herb. It’s one of the first plants to green up in my garden here in

May 16, 2017 Mary 0 Comments cooking, Flavor, Herbs, Spices

Herbs and spices are the flavor building blocks for all foods. Sure, you can grill a steak, but without at