Any seasoned cook will attest to the fact that fresh herbs transform a dish from cafeteria food to gourmet fare...assuming you know how to use them properly, that is. Here, a guide to the types of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fresh herbs add spark and life to food, whether you grow them in your garden or buy them from the market. Choose herbs that have ...

Housewives in early America were closely affiliated with nature and often tended home herb gardens. Our great-grandparents, and theirs, knew many ways to use home-grown herbs, focusing on three ...

Not only are fresh herbs flavorful and healthy, they also add an extra dimension to recipes that make the dish come alive. I often grow my own and find certain herbs such as basil, mint, chives, ...

In an article from earlier this year, I described the strong medicinal properties of the two common culinary herbs: rosemary and cilantro. Today, I want to direct my readers’ attention to the two ...

If you've been wondering exactly when to put fresh herbs in soup, you can maximize your soup and your favorite herbs with ...

This is the best time of year for people who love food because fresh corn, tomatoes, green beans, squash, blueberries, watermelon and cantaloupe are plentiful. They’re delicious by themselves, but ...

The following is by Linn County Extension Master Gardener Lisa Slattery: I love growing and cooking with fresh herbs. You can grow herbs in a garden or in pots for triple-duty purpose; pretty plants, ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – Growing and harvesting your own cooking herbs is a rewarding experience that adds freshness and flavor to your culinary creations. Whether you have a spacious garden or a small balcony ...

Herbs and spices can elevate your meals from plain to a family favorite. But, Consumer Reports’ tests of more than 100 store-bought products may be reason to grow your own. In Consumer Reports tests, ...

Most herbs are weeds, which is the source of their potency. They can survive in all kinds of soil and air temperatures. Some of them, such as peppermint, can spread rapidly, taking over your garden, ...