Long
time readers know that my favorite herbs are: rosemary, mint and
oregano. Also, from time to time sage is included into that mix and sage makes for a very good tea.
The reason for those being my favorite is the blended taste of sweet
and savory they provide that is beyond complimentary.
Yes, herbs are relatively hardy and easy to grow and you don't need acres. You can grow them in pots
on your deck/patio or in your kitchen window. Just clip fresh (don't
wash), lay them on a perforated pizza pan and within 24-48 hours, in an oven on low heat, they
are dry.
For
drying herbs at home, use your oven. The
temperature of the oven should be around 80+ degrees, a good
temperature for slow drying the delicate leaves of mint and oregano. As
for the rosemary, a bit higher temp between 90-100 is preferred giving
the
long sprigs between 24-48 hours.
So, what you want to do is this: heat up your oven to 200f and then turn the oven off. Wait until the
temp drops down a bit before placing your herbs in the oven to dry; use an oven safe thermometer to check the temperature you need.
In a variety of combinations or alone, dried herbs are great for any meat, fish, vegetable or pasta dish. And, best of all, as they dry in your oven... which makes a kind of aromatherapy in the kitchen for brain cells!
*Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is the best aromatherapy in the kitchen. This evergreen herb native to the Mediterranean. It is used as a culinary condiment, to make bodily perfumes, and for its potential health benefits.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/266370.php
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