by ayschef | Jul 24, 2011 | The Herb Series
The last in our Herb Series is rosemary. An herb that most people are very familiar with, rosemary is native to the Mediterranean area. A very pungent herb whose leaves can be used both fresh and dried, rosemary is high in iron, calcium and Vitamin B. Lucky for those...
by ayschef | Jul 5, 2011 | The Herb Series
It’s time for tarragon, the fourth star in our Herb Series. Also known as Dragon’s Wort, tarragon is native to a large portion of the Northern Hemisphere including Europe, Asia and much more. When adding tarragon to your home garden it is best to purchase it as a...
by ayschef | Jun 18, 2011 | The Herb Series
A member of the mint family, thyme is the third installment in our 5 part Herb Series. Thyme is a very common herb used in dishes with meats, soups and stews. It is a great source of iron, manganese, Vitamin K and dietary fiber. Thyme can be used in both fresh and...
by ayschef | May 29, 2011 | The Herb Series
The second post in our Herb Series is all about Dill. I have found that dill is one of the herbs that are underrated. Originally from Eastern Europe, some people stay away from using dill because it has such a strong scent and flavor, but when used properly dill, or...
by ayschef | May 16, 2011 | The Herb Series
This is the first of 5 articles that will be posted known as our Herb Series! We will be doing a short article on each herb individually and pairing it with a delicious recipe from Chef Jean-Philippe. BASIL We will be starting our Herb Series with one of my favorite...