Long
time readers know that my favorite herbs are: rosemary, mint and
oregano. Also, sage is included into that mix and sage tea is very good. The reason for those being my favorite is the blended taste of sweet and savory they provide that is beyond complimentary. These herbs are very easy to grow. And because I grow them myself, I have quality assurance.
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, 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. You don't need to keep your oven turned on. Just pre-heat at 250 and then turn the oven off. Wait until the temp drops down a bit before placing your herbs on a perforated pizza pan and then sliding them in.
In a variety of combinations, these herbs are great for any meat, fish, vegetable or pasta dish. And, best of all, as they dry in your oven... it's a kind of aromatherapy 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.
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