Everything you Need to Grow Your Own Herbs
It can be hard to know what the best alternatives are to certain plants in our gardens and kitchens. Some plants and herbs seem irreplaceable, however let’s look at substitutes for lavender in your home.
Kaffir lime, also called makrut can be used as leaves in a decoction or chopped thinly. It can also be used as the peel or rind of the fruit used in salads and herb rubs and even as a paste for curries. The fruit is also used in pickles, where the cooking process takes a lot of the bitterness away.
Celery is notoriously tough to grow and can be a real labor of love for any keen gardener. Whereas lovage just looks after itself and has a lot to offer in terms of foliage and beauty in your garden.
Angelica is native to Northern Europe and will grow freely in the UK and USDA zones 4-7. Well worth a closer look at as it is such a space filling … Continue Reading How To Grow Angelica In The UK
We have used compound butter to preserve herbs for many years, but wanted to put together a guide for best recipes for different dishes. Herb butters are used to bring … Continue Reading 7 Best Compound Butter & Herb Butter Recipes
Converting easily between fresh and dried herb measurements will mean you can adapt any recipe to suit the time of year. Fresh ingredients are not always available! For the majority … Continue Reading Converting Fresh And Dried Herb Measurements