Q1. How do I know what herb to use
when cooking?
A1. Here’s a general guide –
start with small amounts, and add as you become more
used to the flavours. [You can get a hard copy of
this guide by sending us a request by E-mail, or by
coming to our store, or market stall]
| FOOD |
COMPLEMENTARY HERB |
| Beans |
Summer
Savory, Thyme |
| Beef |
Garlic,
Marjoram, Oregano, Sage, Thyme |
| Biscuits,
Rolls |
Dill,
Fennel, Marjoram, Oregano, Sage, Thyme |
| Butter |
Chives,
Tarragon, Garlic |
| Cakes |
Anise,
Caraway, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Lemon Verbena |
| Chicken
and Poultry |
Cilantro,
Tarragon, Garlic, Marjoram, Mint, Oregano, Rosemary,
Sage |
| Cream
Cheese |
Dill,
Nasturtium, Watercress |
| Eggs |
Chives,
Dill, Tarragon, Lovage, Marjoram, Oregano, Nasturtium,
Summer Savory |
| Fish,
Crab, Seafood |
Anise,
Basil, Chervil, Cilantro, Dill, Tarragon, Lemon
Balm, Lovage, Mint, Parsley, Rosemary; Summer
Savory, Thyme |
| Fruit |
Hyssop,
Lavender, Lemon Balm, Lemon Verbena |
| Pancakes |
Anise,
Chives |
| Potato
Salad |
Chives,
Dill, Parsley, Nasturtium, Watercress |
| Potatoes,
boiled |
Mint,
Parsley |
| Potatoes,
mashed |
Chives,
Garlic |
| Potatoes,
oven-roasted |
Rosemary,
Thyme, Dill |
| Rice |
Cilantro,
Parsley |
| Salad |
Borage,
Chervil, Dandelion, Fennel, Lovage, Nasturtium,
Watercress |
| Sandwiches,
meat or cheese |
Cilantro,
Rosemary |
| Soups
and Stews |
Chives,
Garlic, Fennel, Hyssop, Lovage, Marjoram, Oregano,
Parsley, Summer Savory |
| Tofu |
Rosemary,
Sage, Summer Savory |
| Tomato
Sauce |
Basil,
Garlic, marjoram, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary |
| Vanilla
Ice-Cream |
Lemon
Balm, Lemon Verbena, Spearmint |
Q2. I always seem to kill my Basil plants.
What can I do?
A2. First of all, don’t feel
badly, probably 95% of the people that I talk to,
kill their basil plants – it is known to be
a ‘princess plant’. Follow these guidelines,
and you should have better luck:
NEEDS:
- Tender annual
- Do Not Water the Leaves – Roots Onlyc
- Light well-drained nutrient rich slightly acidic
soil
- Requires full sun
- Keep well watered but avoid water-logging
- Plant indoors or outdoors
- Does not tolerate temperature below 5C
- Pinch off flower stalks so plants will continue
to produce new leaves
Q3. What is a good general herb book
for Prairie growers?
A3. We can recommend two good ones:
1. Culinary Herbs for Short-Season Gardeners
by Ernest Small & Grace Deutsch
Ismant Peony Press, 2001
ISBN: 0-660-17785-4
2. Herbs and Edible Flowers
by Lois Hole
Published by Hole’s, 2000
ISBN: 0-9682791-3-9
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