TIP OF THE DAY: A Pot Of Mint

You can get a sampler of mints from WhiteflowerFarm.com. From left: Apple mint, spearmint and peppermint. Native to the Mediterranean and popular in western sweets like ice cream and chocolate, mint is a staple in savory dishes as well: that famous English dish, roast lamb with mint sauce and buttered peas (a modern version is…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Herb Pot Of Oregano

If you enjoy cooking with oregano, try it fresh instead of dried. While some people prefer dried oregano to fresh because the flavor is more powerful, the beauty of the fresh herb adds a lot to the visual presentation as well as the aroma. Oregano is a more pungent relative of marjoram—oregano is also known…
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TIP OF THE DAY: A Pot Or Topiary Of Rosemary

We love our pot of rosemary—it’s a beautiful and fragrant houseplant (woodsy, like pine). It’s also a delicious fresh herb, at the ready several times a week to add fresh flavor notes to whatever we’re cooking. Use it with olive oil and garlic for a delicious focaccia; with lamb, poultry and fish; in pasta and…
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