Herbs have many uses including medicinal, for cooking, repelling insects and more.
Within the Herbaceous range are the favourite culinary herbs such as parsley, basil and coriander as well as some more unusual plants such as apple mint, pineapple sage and par-cel. There are also medicinal herbs like gota kola and feverfew as well as the very beautiful lawn chamomile and carpeting thymes. And of course, the ever-popular herbs for pets that include cat grass, catmint and catnip. For tips and tricks to using home grown herbs, take a look at the popular recipes and other uses as listed below.
Aloe vera is one of the worlds most ancient and time honoured herbal remedies and is still grown in gardens today for its’ soothing and healing properties. Aloe vera, Aloe vera, is a clump forming perennial with dense rosettes of long, succulent, grey-green spiked leaves growing to 60 centimetres tall. Aloe vera is part of […]
750g baby potatoes (uniform sizes) 2tbs olive oil 2 tbs thyme leaves (Try pizza thyme or turkey thyme) 2 tsp crushed sea salt Wash potatoes thoroughly then boil, steam or microwave them until just tender. Pat dry. In a large mixing bowl combine potatoes, oil and thyme. Toss gently to coat and let them stand […]
3 fennel bulbs, quartered 2 tbs olive oil 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 cup day old wholemeal breadcrumbs 2 tbs Italian parsley, chopped 4 tbs finely grated cheddar cheese Salt and black pepper Fennel leaves to garnish Preheat oven to 190 C or 375 F. In a pan of boiling, salted water cook the fennel for […]
· Make a barbecue basting brush by binding together a bunch of rosemary, thyme or lemon grass stems with string. Cut the ends to the same length to form a brush. The heat from the barbecue will release the aromatic oils in the herbs. · Barbecue roasted chicken will have a subtle lemon flavour if you fill […]
There are many simple tips and trick for using herbs when barbecuing and outdoor entertaining. Here are a few that will not only make your meals more delicious but impress your friends with your culinary prowess. · Make a barbecue basting brush by binding together a bunch of rosemary, thyme or lemon grass stems with […]
3 tbs olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 ½ cups Arborio rice 1 litre vegetable stock, simmering 175g ricotta cheese 1 cup fresh basil, torn into small pieces Parmesan cheese, grated Salt and pepper In a saucepan, heat the stock to a slow simmer so that it is at a similar heat to the rice […]
