Basil

Study: Thyme, Cinnamon Oil Effective on Drug-Resistant Staph

Apr 17th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Basil, Cinnamon, Exercise, Peppermint, Thyme

Researchers in a new study have found that a number of essential oils are effective in killing drug-resistant bacteria.



Maple Vinaigrette Dressing

Sep 19th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Basil, Dips and Dressings, Featured, Recipes

When we first ran across this recipe, it called for double the maple syrup we’ve listed here. You may like it that sweet, but we find that the 1/4 cup listed is more than sweet enough. This has become a favorite salad dressing at our house, and it goes without saying that real maple syrup (the Vermonter the better) is the key to this dressing.



Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad)

Sep 17th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Basil, Featured, Herbs, Recipes, Salads

This is a great way to use up any leftover tomatoes or cucumbers in the garden (not to mention a perfect use for stale bread). This gets better the longer the flavors are allowed to infuse!



Green Rice

Jun 26th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Basil, Bay Laurel, Herbs, Nutmeg, Recipes, Rice and Beans, Tarragon

A recipe for brown rice with herbs and spinach.



Beet and Fennel Salad

Jun 26th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Basil, Herbs, Recipes, Salads

Two classic garden tastes combined with fresh herbs… mmm.