Basil Vs Bay Leaves Differences & Uses
Both basil and bay leaves are essential to many Mediterranean dishes and can grow with a little care quite happily in the UK and colder climates.
Chinese 5 Spice Substitutes & Replacements
Chinese five spice has an origin as being a bit of use all spice blend. One which hits all five of the areas for taste that we humans have. Bitter, Sweet, Sour, Savory (umami) and salty. There is no one specific blend and it has been adapted as it moves through Asia over the decades.
How To Keep Squirrels Out Of Plant Pots
Freshly dug soil is easy for squirrels to dig up and bury their nuts, ready for a Winter harvest. Your garden is their store cupboard. However they also forget the nuts and leave them to germinate the following year. Nobody wants an oak tree in a flower pot!
How To Make Edible Flower Ice Cubes
The best way to preserve edible flowers is by freezing them in ice cubes. If we were to freeze them directly then they are prone to ‘freezer burn’ and the delicate petals would sustain damage and look unappealing. By using an ice cube we can retain the color, flavor and shape of the flowers.
Deer Resistant Herbs – 10 Of The Best
Deer resistant herbs will help to deter them from eating your more tempting plants, but nothing is foolproof in the depths of Winter when food is scarce. Use these herbs to line your flowerbeds. Rosemary, Lavender, Feverfew, Oregano, Thyme, Lemon Verbena, Russian Tarragon, Sage, Yarrow and Bee Balm.
Pesto, Salsa Verde & Chimichurri Differences & Uses
Pesto is nutty and often has a hard cheese added, using olive oil. Salsa Verde has an element of brine with capers or anchovies and also a small amount of vinegar added. Chimichurri has vinegar and chilies added. The leafy herbs can vary as can the consistency and where they are used.